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09/21/2024

A judge said Friday she intends to issue “narrowly” next week whether to dismiss a lawsuit to invalidate Nebraska’s medical cannabis petitions.

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A judge said Friday she intends to issue “narrowly” at the end of next week whether to dismiss a lawsuit regarding medical cannabis.

09/21/2024

Former President Donald Trump spoke Wednesday with at least one state senator who attended Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen's winner-take-all meeting.

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Former President Donald Trump spoke with at least one GOP state senator who was attending Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen's winner-take-all meeting.

09/20/2024

Former President Donald Trump said Thursday night that if he loses the election in November, Jewish voters “would really have a lot to do with that.”

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said Thursday night that if he loses the election, Jewish voters “would really have a lot to do with that.”

09/20/2024

Creighton University School of Law on Friday announced what it said is its largest gift: $9.7 million from 1963 alumnus James Menehan.

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Creighton University's law school receives the largest gift in its 120-year history, $9.7 million, from an alumni.

09/20/2024

Summit Carbon Solutions has spent the past several weeks in community information meetings around Iowa about its proposed pipeline expansion.

Summit Carbon Solutions, has spent the past several weeks in community information meetings around Iowa about its proposed expansion.

09/20/2024

The U.S. Secret Service has taken responsibility for failures that resulted in the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

The U.S. Secret Service has taken responsibility for failures that resulted in the July assassination attempt on Donald Trump, a top official said Friday.

09/20/2024

Nebraska’s unemployment rate went up slightly last month, and the national unemployment rate went down slightly, according to data released Friday.

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Nebraska's unemployment rate went up slightly, while the U.S. unemployment rate declined a bit, according to new labor data.

09/20/2024

The U.S. House voted Friday to roll back an Environmental Protection Agency rule strengthening standards for air pollution from car and truck tailpipes.

The U.S. House voted Friday to roll back an EPA rule strengthening standards for air pollution from car and truck tailpipes.

09/20/2024

State Sen. Mike McDonnell acknowledged Thursday through a spokesman that he has discussed the future of how Nebraska awards its Electoral College votes.

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Nebraska State Sen. Mike McDonnell of Omaha, through a spokesman, said, "as of today," he is still a no vote on shifting to winner-take-all.

09/20/2024

A study weighing artificial intelligence regulations in Nebraska elections could depend on laws in at least 19 other states.

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An interim study ahead of possible 2025 legislation to regulate AI in Nebraska elections could depend on the fate of laws in other states.

09/19/2024

A Bennington Middle School science and social studies teacher is honored Thursday as 2025 Nebraska Teacher of the Year.

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The Nebraska Department of Education honored a Bennington Middle School teacher as the 2025 Nebraska Teacher of the Year.

09/19/2024

A $90 million plan to launch a business park near Omaha’s airport faced continued scrutiny Thursday from an oversight board.

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Omaha board peppers developers with questions about project in line for $90M in state funds

09/19/2024

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will depart from the presidential swing-state map with visits to Ohio and Colorado in the coming weeks.

09/19/2024

The Fed’s first key interest rate cut in four years coincides with another major four-year event: the home stretch of the presidential election.

The Federal Reserve’s first key interest rate cut in four years coincides with another major four-year event: the home stretch of the presidential election.

09/19/2024

U.S. House passed a GOP measure barring accrediting organizations from requiring colleges and universities to adopt DEI policies.

WASHINGTON — A GOP measure barring accrediting organizations from requiring colleges and universities to adopt diversity, equity and inclusion policies as a condition of accreditation passed the U.S. House Thursday, though its fate appears dim. The End Woke Higher Education Act — which succeeded...

09/19/2024

The national Republican push to help former President Donald Trump win all five of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes is ramping up again.

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The GOP push to help former President Donald Trump win all of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes is ramping up again, and it might work.

09/19/2024

Three new laws will let Nebraska identify and push back on security threats and foreign land ownership, Gov. Pillen says.

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Gov. Jim Pillen is praising three new laws he says will proactively identify and push back on security threats or foreign land ownership.

09/18/2024

Amid persistent child hunger and food insecurity in the United States, lawmakers and advocates at a Wednesday hearing stressed the importance of school meal programs.

Lawmakers and advocates on Wednesday stressed the importance of school meal programs during a U.S. Senate Agriculture subcommittee hearing.

09/18/2024

Congress has 12 days left to approve a short-term government funding bill before the shutdown deadline after bill fails Wednesday.

Congress has 12 days left to approve a short-term government funding bill before the shutdown deadline.

09/18/2024

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris warned Wednesday of former President Donald Trump’s plans to enact mass deportations.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris warned Wednesday of her GOP rival’s plans to enact mass deportations.

09/18/2024

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined to endorse a candidate for president Wednesday, although both parties sought the support of the nation’s largest union.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined to endorse a candidate for president Wednesday, although both parties had sought the support.

09/18/2024

Dozens of progressive organizations descended on Washington Wednesday to champion “tax justice” ahead of Congress’ major task of resetting the tax code.

WASHINGTON — Dozens of progressive organizations from across the United States descended on the nation’s capital Wednesday to champion “tax justice” ahead of Congress’ major task of resetting the tax code in 2025. Led by a coalition named Fair Share America, state and national advocates ur...

09/18/2024

Over 60 Nebraska organizations announce a unified resolve to back policies to help immigrants work and settle in the state.

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More than 60 organizations from Nebraska show unified front to update laws and state policies regarding immigrants.

09/18/2024

Freight trains have grown longer in recent years, blocking highways, delaying passenger trains and increasing the potential for derailments, a new study has found.

Freight trains have grown longer over the past two decades, increasing the potential for derailments, a new federally commissioned study has found.

09/18/2024

Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon and Democratic State Sen. Tony Vargas agree to Oct. 8 debate hosted by Nebraska Public Media, Nebraska Examiner and other media partners.

Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon and Democratic State Sen. Tony Vargas will join a debate at 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at on Nebraska Public Media TV.

09/18/2024

A bipartisan task force investigating the July assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump will expand to include apparent second attempt.

A bipartisan task force probing the July assassination attempt against Donald Trump will expand to include an apparent second attempt over the weekend.

09/18/2024

Nearly $13 million in awards from the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund were announced Tuesday.

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The Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund is to distribute nearly $13 million among 23 housing-related projects.

09/17/2024

Mental health professionals will now accompany Lincoln police officers on calls involving people in a mental health crisis.

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A new Lincoln Co-Responder Program will embed mental health professionals with Lincoln police officers on relevant service calls.

09/17/2024

Omaha meetings are scheduled for Oct. 1 and Oct. 3 to gather public input as the city creates a poverty elimination action plan.

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Efforts launch to create Omaha plan to eliminate poverty, as required by new Nebraska law passed earlier this year.

09/17/2024

A U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs panel and student advocates voiced concerns over the student loan industry at a hearing Tuesday.

A U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs panel and student advocates voiced concerns over student loan industry at a hearing Tuesday.

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