Calls For Change in Circulator Laws
Pillen, Evnen, county election officials call for changes to Nebraska petition circulator laws • Nebraska Examiner
State and county election officials are calling for changes to petitioning amid criminal investigations of possibly fraudulent signatures.
Zach Wendling
Nebraska governor, secretary of state call for stricter petition circulator rules
Gov. Jim Pillen and Secretary of State Bob Evnen are calling for stricter petition circulator rules amid recent investigations into alleged fraudulent petition signatures in Nebraska.
Abigail Carrera
Pillen, election officials want to improve petition signature process
State of the University Speech
Gold argues for more state money for university, despite Nebraska’s financial woes • Nebraska Examiner
NU President Jeffrey Gold gave a laundry list of how the university brings “more than $10 for every dollar of state investment.”
Juan Salinas II
University of Nebraska president says investment is critical to Nebraska’s future during State of the University Address
Dr. Jeffrey Gold warned during his State of the University address that budget cuts could diminish the university’s value and hurt the state’s economy.
Anthony D’Agostino
Shared Governance Approved for Nebraska Medicine
Regents OK shared governance of Nebraska Medicine with Omaha Community Foundation • Nebraska Examiner
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents gave the final go-ahead Tuesday to share governance of the Nebraska Medicine healthcare system with Omaha philanthropists and bring in money to expand facilities.The new board governing Nebraska Medicine will include four regents and four members from the Omaha Community Foundation, which will contribute an initial $300 million.
Fred Knapp
TIF in Omaha
Omaha needs more affordable housing. Can TIF help close the gap?
The Omaha metro needs 30,000 affordable housing units over the next several years. With an approval by City Council members Tuesday, the city turns to a widely used financial tool for redevelopment to help solve the housing crisis.
Jessica Wade , Senior reporter
Omaha’s Center Mall redevelopment sparks TIF funding debate
Groups gathered outside the mall on 42nd and Center streets to protest a proposed project that would replace Center Mall with hundreds of apartments.
Zena Taher
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LIVE AT 8:30 - Nebraska governor, Omaha mayor to announce NDOT initiative
Gov. Jim Pillen, Mayor John Ewing Jr. and other leaders will announce a new NDOT initiative on Friday.
First Alert 6 staff reports
City of Kimball enters partnership with Trusted Community Development for economic development, LB840 support - Central News Channel Nebraska
The City of Kimball has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with an economic development organization to receive support for the community’s growth.
Kristi Shields
City of Kimball enters partnership with Trusted Community Development for economic development, LB840 support - Central News Channel Nebraska
The City of Kimball has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with an economic development organization to receive support for the community’s growth.
Kristi Shields
Gov. Pillen Highlights Plainview’s Effort to Improve Drinking Water Infrastructure | Office of Governor Jim Pillen
Residents urge Gage County to adopt 18 month data center moratorium - River Country News Channel Nebraska
Gage County Board conducts public hearing at Beatrice High School
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