Proposed reform to Nebraska’s sports arena financing law would reduce governor’s power
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A handful of Nebraskans Wednesday voiced support for, and none opposed, a measure that would diminish Gov. Jim Pillen’s power to stall a state tax incentive aimed at boosting development of sports complexes and arenas. State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner listens to State Sen. Ben Hansen […]
Federal judge orders bond hearing for Nebraska DACA recipient, despite ICE resistance
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Nebraska DACA recipient who had been placed in deportation proceedings and denied a bond hearing must be provided that hearing or be released, according to a federal judge’s order. Joel Angel-Becerril is a DACA recipient (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) who has been detained by ICE […]
Wimmer Railroad Collection donation pulled from Sarpy County Museum over financial concerns
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV) – KMTV learned Wimmer Railroad Collection donation was pulled from Sarpy County Museum in January 2025 after donors were told there were no fundraising plans for new building. Railroad collection donor pulled donation in January 2025 Judy Wimmer says communication stopped after new board members […]
Top Nebraska business leader leaves chamber post after less than year
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Less than a year after his hire, Todd Bingham is out as president and CEO of Nebraska’s largest statewide business lobbying group. Todd Bingham, president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Courtesy of Nebraska Chamber of Commerce) The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry […]
‘A small step’: Committee unanimously advances Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission tweaks
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A legislative committee unanimously advanced small tweaks Tuesday to the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission, presenting a unified front that was a first for legislation on the topic. The eight-member General Affairs Committee voted to advance an amended version of its Legislative Bill 1235. The amended bill would […]
Blowup over Omaha bar’s barber-themed name and decor has landed in court
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Mike DiGiacomo and two siblings own “The Barber Shop Blackstone” and rebranded the speakeasy cocktail lounge to pay homage to their dad Don’s profession of nearly a half-century. But the state agency that regulates actual barbers, barber shops and schools cried foul. The case hit court Tuesday, with […]
Nebraska unveiled a ‘Founders’ exhibit to start US 250 celebrations. Tribal members and historians see it as a missed opportunity.
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Nebraska GOP enters branding fight by opposing bill moving self-funded state agency to Ag Department
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Nebraska Republican Party formally opposes State Sen. Ben Hansen’s proposal that would make brand inspection voluntary statewide and eliminate the governor-appointed state Brand Committee. In a resolution adopted by the state party’s key leadership committee on Jan. 31, the GOP wrote that it had urged […]
Advocates decry proposed $5 million transfer from Veterans Aid Fund to help state veterans homes
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Advocates for veterans pleaded with state lawmakers to maintain funds slated to be transferred from a veterans’ aid program to support veterans homes, despite the director of Nebraska’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs saying the transfer would not reduce services. The Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee heard public […]
Mayor wants Sarpy County Museum to stay in Bellevue
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV)– KMTV obtained the lease agreement between the museum and the city, which shows the museum secured rights to the property for just one dollar back in 1977. The lease extends until 2076. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike is expressing concern about the future of […]