Big money a big draw in petition drives marred by circulator fraud allegations
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Why Nebraska Republicans say they want to reelect Sen. Pete Ricketts
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Editor’s note: The Examiner talked to Dan Osborn supporters at a July rally. WEEPING WATER — Some of the roughly 1,000 people who showed up for Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual steak fry said they’ll vote for him this November because he shares their conservative values. Ricketts and […]
Sept. 15: Bellevue City Council approves $50 million bond for water park construction
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Sept. 14: Ralston Board of Education discusses enrollment, school vehicles and bond projects
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Here’s what you can expect from Flatwater this election season
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George Ayoub: ‘Silly season’ moving right along
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has decided that the voting chops of 11 Nebraska counties (and millions of other Americans) casting their ballots by mail are legit, let’s get on with this election already. And at long last, too. Today’s political campaigns use modern technologies to employ […]
Staffers at Nebraska economic development agency express low confidence in its leaders
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — In a survey of Nebraska Economic Development staff, roughly half of the current workers heavily criticized the department’s leadership, claiming management cares more about budget cuts and downsizing than taking care of their employees. “Some days I feel like I could write a 10-page paper on […]
Omaha mayor breaks into song, crowd cheers state-aided North Omaha market
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — A jingle created and sung by Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. especially for the occasion kicked off a groundbreaking Saturday for a grocery store described as key to restoring dignity and economic vitality to one of Nebraska’s most distressed areas. The full-service grocery in North Omaha […]
John Stinner: Careless budget decisions threaten state’s stability
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner In my time as a state legislator and chairman of the budget-writing Appropriations Committee in the Nebraska State Legislature, I encountered the extremes, both feast and famine. When times were good, my fellow appropriators and I diligently crafted budgets that took care of the state’s needs while tackling […]
Tom Osborne becomes the first living member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Husker legend and former congressman Tom Osborne’s bust was unveiled Friday as he was recognized as the first living member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame. “I think everyone in this room is guilty: We love Tom Osborne” Pillen said during a press conference at the […]