Sept. 16: Douglas County tax hearing draws concerns over rising property taxes and school funding
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Czech President Petr Pavel visits Nebraska
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Czech President Petr Pavel visited Nebraska Thursday to highlight the state’s ties and partnership with the Czech Republic. The day’s affair included multiple stops. Pavel visited the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to talk with students about the state’s deep connections with the Czech Republic. He had a […]
Birthday feels; State makes suing state hard; Sheriff and ICE
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Commission open to sculpture idea for Cameron, Nebraska’s ‘Capitol Cat’
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A commission expressed openness Friday to a revised proposal for a sculpture to honor the Nebraska State Capitol’s longtime unofficial feline mascot. Multiple members of the seven-person Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission said they might be able to support the scaled-back idea to honor 11-year-old Cameron the “Capitol […]
Nebraska retirement director resigns after less than half a year with agency
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After an 18-month search to find a new director for Nebraska’s Public Employees Retirement System, the man selected for the position is resigning at the end of October. NPERS legal counsel Tag Herbek confirmed in an email that Executive Director Thomas Pfeifle resigned effective Oct. 31. […]
Gov. Pillen announces 90-day pause on diesel taxes for Nebraska ag producers
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen signed a pair of executive orders Thursday aimed at easing cost burdens for Nebraska’s agricultural producers on the same day a like-minded initiative was announced for the 2028 election cycle. The first executive order suspends diesel taxes for vehicles transporting Nebraska seasonally produced […]
After auditor’s report, Douglas County sheriff plans to investigate county’s program for the poor
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — The Douglas County sheriff on Thursday announced that he will open an investigation into the practices of a county program designed to help the poor. Sheriff Aaron Hanson said his intent is to ensure that taxpayer dollars have not been criminally spent. The move comes on […]
Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer spar in 1st District debate
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood and his Democratic challenger Chris Backemeyer squabbled Wednesday in the only debate for the 1st Congressional District. The Nebraska Public Media debate covered a range of topics, including the Iran war, tariffs, trade, housing and AI. Throughout the debate, Backemeyer attacked Flood […]
Childcare survey seeks to help reduce Omaha poverty
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — In a quest to reduce poverty, Omaha leaders on Thursday launched a citywide parent survey on childcare. Representatives of the state’s most populous city — which, along with Lincoln, was mandated by a 2024 state law to create a Poverty Elimination Action Plan — will use […]
Nebraska Senate race has seen tough talk and shifts on Immigration
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Nebraska Senate race between frontrunners Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn has seen tough talk on immigration throughout the campaign cycle as they both try to win a ruby red state. Osborn, the registered nonpartisan candidate, has stated his support for stronger border security as […]