Omaha city council to vote on equal minimum wage for teen workers
Read the full article on KMTV 3 The Omaha City Council will vote July 14 on a measure to give teen workers the same minimum wage as adult workers. The push for equal teen pay comes after the Nebraska state legislature rolled back a minimum wage increase that voters approved in 2022. Supporters, including teen […]
NU regents to consider Clarkson-Nebraska Medicine next steps, 4.25% tuition increase
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will move one step closer Thursday to becoming the sole owner of Nebraska Medicine while considering whether to increase tuition as part of NU’s next annual budget. The regents will consider two related agenda items that would effectively reduce the […]
OPINION: Thoughts on messing with the process, Nebraska petitions and answering questions
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Three thoughts … Nebraskans might do well to pay attention to the cavalcade of conspiracy theories about California’s primary election now befouling podcasts, social media feeds and information super highway off ramps everywhere. Apparently the Golden State — our most populous — takes too long to count its […]
Pillen announces Nebraska businesses, history to headline ‘Great American State Fair’
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — As the sun rises this month on the “Great American State Fair” in Washington, D.C., for the nation’s 250th birthday, various Nebraska businesses and moments will be among those represented. Nebraska is one of dozens of states and territories where leaders are designing pavilions to go […]
Nebraska’s projected budget deficit exceeds $170 million following new tax receipts
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — For the third month in a row, Nebraska’s monthly tax receipts came in below economic projections, which could spell trouble for state lawmakers when they convene for the 2027 legislative session. The state Department of Revenue’s report on May’s tax receipts showed a net loss of […]
NE-02 GOP candidate Brinker Harding submits personal financial disclosures
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — After missing the original deadlines, Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District Republican nominee Brinker Harding submitted his financial disclosures to the Clerk of the U.S. House late last week. Republican CD2 nominee Brinker Harding misses filing deadlines for personal financial disclosures Harding, the Omaha City Councilman, has faced […]
The $200,000 bet rewriting Nebraska’s talent playbook
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Nebraska’s once-controversial ‘500-mile Sculpture Garden’ celebrates 50 years
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A collection of outdoor sculptures that stirred criticism and conversations 50 years ago is about to take another ride into the spotlight. To mark the 250th birthday of the United States, the Nebraska Arts Council is planning a series of events to celebrate the eight sculptures […]
OPINION: Rising childcare costs strain Nebraska family budgets, reduce business output
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner One of the most common questions First Five Nebraska (FFN) receives from policymakers and community leaders is “What’s the average cost of childcare in Nebraska?” The short answer: more than most families in our state can afford. The actual answer: it’s complicated. The price that a family pays […]
Omaha Art Fair vendors say Saturday’s severe weather shattered livelihoods and wiped out months of work
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Severe weather Saturday morning damaged tents and destroyed inventory at the Omaha Art Fair and hurt revenue at the Omaha Farmer’s Market, leaving some small business owners with significant losses. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Omaha Art Fair vendors devastated by Saturday severe weather Adam […]