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EPIC Option 2. 0" effort regroups, aims for 2028 to end Nebraska property and income taxes
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (970+ words) State Sen. Steve Erdman of Bayard leads a news conference at the Nebraska State Capitol on his EPIC Option tax proposals at the Nebraska State Capitol. May 21, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN "A petition campaign aimed at eliminating Nebraska property,…...
Truths about state funding of pre-K-12 public education in Nebraska
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (292+ words) Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, at the podium, and State Sen. Rob Clements of Elmwood speak about the state's first investments toward a $1 billion pledge to build an Education Future Fund. July 26, 2023. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner) Concerns about the Nebraska Legislature's…...
Nebraska Huskers season ticket holders worry about seat locations ahead of Memorial Stadium renovation vote
1+ week, 1+ day ago (58+ words) Nebraska Huskers season ticket holders are worried about losing their seat locations if the Board of Regents approves Memorial Stadium renovations on Friday. Jeremy Fredricks reports from Central Omah. .. Nebraska Huskers season ticket holders are worried about losing their seat…...
Nebraska Governor Pillen promises National Guard help if needed
1+ week, 2+ day ago (156+ words) NEBRASKA(KCAU) " As dry and windy conditions persist throughout Siouxland, wildfires have perfect conditions. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen issued a proclamation to guarantee that Nebraska National Guard resources are ready if need be. Top Story: Orange City's Windmill Park revitalized…...
Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50 B rural health fund is coming up short
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1067+ words) The couple has a child with nonverbal autism and epilepsy who requires up to three hospital visits a week. And Creighton's critical access hospital has been a lifeline for Jane: not only is she employed there, but three years ago,…...
Nebraska tourism director who deployed "not for everyone" marketing pitch resigns
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (444+ words) A new walkway has been installed at Smith Falls, the state's highest waterfall near Valentine, Neb. (Justin Haag/Nebraskaland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission) LINCOLN " John Ricks, the state tourism director who deployed the edgy and controversial marketing pitch…...
Nebraska Economic Development director vouches for merger with state Tourism Commission
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (677+ words) Nebraska's 2026 official state travel guide is now available and for free. The cover features an illustration by Lincoln artist Katie Nieland. (Courtesy of Visit Nebraska) LINCOLN " Nebraska's new Economic Development Director Maureen Larsen expressed support for consolidating the department with…...
Nebraska vs. Iowa: Ticket prices, road trip costs for Sweet 16 matchup
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (48+ words) Planning to head to Houston for Nebraska's Sweet 16 matchup against Iowa? Pete Cuddihy has a break down of what you can expect to pay: http: //www. ketv. com/article/nebraskans-buying-a-quarter-of-resale-tickets-to-sweet-16-round-in-houston/70826080 #Huskers #nebraska #ncaatournament #marchmadness...
Final day of 2026 Nebraska's legislative session
1+ week, 5+ day ago (206+ words) NEBRASKA(KCAU) " This year's Nebraska legislative session is over, and by the end of it, lawmakers opted to keep five vetoes handed out by Governor Jim Pillen. Some of those vetoes include a bill that would have given eligible state…...
Omaha, Nebraska, police fatally shoot a woman who grabs a child and slashes him with a knife
2+ week, 2+ day ago (318+ words) The suspect approached a female shopper and a 3-year-old boy, then displayed a large knife she had shoplifted from the store and "took possession of the child, essentially kidnapping the child," Deputy Chief Scott Gray said. The suspect told the…...