Former Nebraska lawmaker Matt Williams to lead statewide business chamber during transition
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A former state lawmaker from Gothenburg, Matt Williams, will lead the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry as interim president. Chamber board chair Pat Keenan announced the transitional role Thursday to the board and business leaders. Williams, a banker, is a longtime chamber board member and currently […]
The Omaha streetcar is 2 years behind schedule. Businesses doubt they will survive to see it open.
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Union Pacific-centric tax incentives measure sees no opposition during hearing
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Despite a recent kerfuffle over alleged flaws in Nebraska’s business incentives, a new tax incentives package aimed at keeping and attracting high-paying jobs drew no resistance Wednesday during a legislative hearing. State Sen. Brad von Gillern of Elkhorn. Aug. 8, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) Eleven speakers largely […]
York man convicted on 24 counts tied to medical marijuana ballot petition fraud
Read the full article on KMTV 3 YORK, Neb. — A York man has been found guilty in connection with fraud on medical marijuana ballot petitions. Jacy Todd was convicted on 23 counts of misconduct and 1 count of false statement under oath. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said the medical marijuana petition campaign was […]
St. Cecilia Cathedral School moms lead $350,000 gym renovation campaign
Read the full article on KMTV 3 A group of mothers at St. Cecilia Cathedral School in Omaha is raising $350,000 to renovate the school’s gym, which has gone without air conditioning for 75 years. The project includes new windows, brickwork, and asbestos abatement before a rooftop AC unit can be installed — and for […]
Nebraska House Republicans wait to weigh in on Texas U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ affair allegations
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska U.S. House Republicans want to wait for the findings of a congressional investigation into Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales as he faces mounting pressure to resign from within his party amid allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a staff member who later killed […]
Too early to determine what caused Pacific Street sinkhole and when it will be fixed
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha Public Works, MUD offer conflicting explanations for sinkhole on Pacific Street Water main found broken City says it’s too early to know how long repairs will take BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The city of Omaha and Metropolitan Utilities District are offering conflicting explanations for a […]
Nebraska lawmakers land on pulling $11.1 million from Environmental Trust
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Weeks after Gov. Jim Pillen made a controversial proposal to pull more than $40 million out of the Nebraska Environmental Trust, state lawmakers agreed to pull about $11.1 million from the Trust instead. The Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee has met every day for the past week […]
Notary for Nebraska medical cannabis petitions found guilty of all 24 criminal charges
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A former notary for separate Nebraska petitions to legalize and regulate medical cannabis in 2024 was found guilty Wednesday of all 24 criminal charges he faced. Jacy C. Todd of York, 55, was convicted of 23 counts of “official misconduct,” each a Class II misdemeanor, […]
Free day of history-filled activities recognize Nebraska’s 159 birthday
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Nebraska History Museum and other state historic sites will offer free admission Saturday in honor of Nebraska’s 159th birthday. Statehood Day officially is March 1. The weekend activities are made possible through the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, a press release said. Family-friendly festivities for all […]