Nebraska advocates cheer as DOJ downgrades medical cannabis to Schedule III drug
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After the Trump administration federally downgraded medical marijuana to a less dangerous classification of drug on Thursday, Nebraska federal and state representatives remained largely noncommittal. Advocates, meanwhile, said the move means the “last prohibitionist talking point has collapsed.” “Nebraska officials can still oppose medical cannabis out […]
PAY IT FORWARD: Gretna teacher receives $500 check
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha, Neb. (KMTV) – Congratulations to Christine Swantek, Gretna teacher who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. As the nominator shared with us: “Ms Swantek deserves this award because she goes above and beyond to make learning […]
PAY IT FORWARD: Omaha teacher Amber Winchester receives $500 check
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha, Neb. (KMTV) – Congratulations to Amber Winchester, Omaha teacher who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. As the nominators shared with us: “She went above and beyond to help get our special needs child confident and […]
Amid federal election overhaul efforts, Nebraska officials say ‘nothing has changed’ for May primary
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Lawsuit appealed challenging Pillen power over Nebraska-ICE detention camp
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska Appleseed officially appealed the dismissal of its lawsuit seeking to challenge the Pillen administration’s legal authority last year to convert a state prison into a federal detention center for migrants. The case, appealed Thursday, comes on behalf of former State Sen. DiAnna Schimek and 13 McCook […]
House Majority PAC, Congressional Leadership Fund invest early in NE-02
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — House Democrats’ main Super PAC is bringing more money to an already expensive race in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. House Republicans’ Congressional Leadership Fund answered with reservations of its own. And both are happening earlier than usual. House Majority PAC announced plans Thursday to spend nearly […]
Eyes on Prize: Flatwater wins state, national honors for its reporting
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The SBH Review: Omaha’s Crafted Ramen Misolado transports diners on joyful journey to Japan
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Nebraska officials weigh in on multimillion-dollar Omaha contract prior to approval
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Despite “serious questions” raised by Nebraska’s top civil and criminal attorney, the City of Omaha moved forward with a $411 million contract integral to one of its most expensive-ever infrastructure projects. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, in an April 21 letter, laid out concerns about the […]
Powell once again leads in fundraising for NE-02 Dems
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Political action committee co-founder Denise Powell again led the Democratic primary pack in first-quarter fundraising in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, as she has for all but one quarter. She is one of six Democrats still competing to be the party’s nominee in a nationally watched open-seat […]