July 14: Omaha City Council passes minimum wage ordinance
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Walz skips specifics in new ‘Lynne’s Commitment to Nebraskans’ platform in governor’s race
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Former State Sen. Lynne Walz, Nebraska’s Democratic nominee for governor, unveiled her platform and day-one commitments Wednesday should she unseat Republican Gov. Jim Pillen, while sidestepping specifics at times about what they would look like. The proposed “Lynne’s Commitment to Nebraskans” offers aspirations for the early days, […]
The Polk County Fair: Home of Nebraska’s greatest (demolition derby) hits
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Omaha Public Schools faces $50.6 million shortfall, proposes property tax increase
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha Public Schools faces a $50.6 million budget shortfall caused by a Nebraska Department of Education miscalculation tied to free and reduced-price lunch program funding. The district’s proposed budget includes a property tax increase of about $1.05per $100 of taxable valuation to close the gap. District leaders have […]
Omaha City Council approves TIF funding for 5-story apartment complex near 76th and Pacific
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The Omaha City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve TIF funding for a new apartment complex planned near 76th and Pacific streets in Loveland. The Parkway Development Company is behind the development, which calls for a 34-unit, 5-story building. The company will receive more […]
‘We are holding the line on the levy:’ Mayor Ewing unveils proposed 2027 budget, keeps property tax rates flat
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha Mayor John Ewing unveils proposed 2027 budget Proposal to keep property taxes where they are now Budget aims to bring OPD to full capacity of 906 officers next year BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Mayor John Ewing has presented his proposed $1.7 billion budget for the […]
Omaha mayor signs minimum wage ordinance setting $15 per hour for all workers
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha Mayor John Ewing has signed the city’s minimum wage ordinance into law, setting a $15 per hour minimum wage for all workers. Ewing announced his decision in a statement shortly after delivering his budget proposal to the City Council. “After careful […]
Nebraska Secretary of State says Democrat Cindy Burbank won’t appear on US Senate ballot
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After floating the idea of keeping Democrat Cindy Burbank on Nebraska’s ballot for U.S. Senate after she asked to be removed, Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced Tuesday he will allow her to be deleted because the state law doesn’t give him the authority to refuse. […]
‘It’s sobering’: Threat against Pillen family adds Nebraska to uptick in violence against officials
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has become the latest public official in the U.S. to face threats of violence in what he called a “sobering” experience, following the announcement of felony charges against an Omaha man accused of threatening to shoot his grandchildren and others at their school. […]
Eye-popper traffic stunt intends to draw attention to anti-child sex trafficking effort
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner A convoy of more than two dozen school buses, intended as symbols of childhood innocence, traveled about four miles across southwest Omaha to draw attention to child sex trafficking and a stepped up effort to curb the crime. (Photo courtesy of Project Harmony) OMAHA — A convoy of […]