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State virus emergency to end despite rural vaccination lag
By Grant Schulte Jun. 28, 2021 02:08 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska will formally end its coronavirus emergency this week, Gov. Pete Ricketts said Monday, even though rural parts of the state...
Biden targets law-breaking gun dealers in anti-crime plan
By Colleen Long And Jonathan Lemire Jun. 23, 2021 05:19 AM EDT
15 GOP governors urge release of Census redistricting data
By Adrian Sainz Jun. 22, 2021 05:07 PM EDT
Editorial Roundup: Nebraska
By The Associated Press Jun. 21, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Lincoln Journal Star. June 20, 2021.
Editorial: Biden’s ’30x30 plan’ is no land grab, would be good for Nebraska
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Nebraska continues to report small number of new virus cases
Jun. 10, 2021 11:22 AM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska continues to report a small number of new COVID-19 cases, but that number crept up slightly over the past week.
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Nebraska ends session marked by tax cuts, internet expansion
By Grant Schulte May. 27, 2021 02:56 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers ended a historic session Thursday marked by major tax cuts, a grant program to expand high-speed internet service and...
Nebraska county to get $4M from state to pay legal judgment
May. 26, 2021 07:23 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska county that was ordered to pay a $28.1 million legal judgment for sending six innocent people to prison will get $4 million...
Carry-out alcohol from restaurants becomes permanently legal
May. 26, 2021 06:52 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska restaurants can now offer carry-out alcohol permanently under a new state law inspired by Gov. Pete Ricketts' efforts to help...
Ricketts urges lawmakers to uphold SNAP expansion veto
By Grant Schulte May. 25, 2021 06:53 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts urged Nebraska lawmakers on Tuesday to uphold his veto of a bill that would let more residents collect food-assistance...
Nebraska to end extra $300-a-week pandemic unemployment cash
By Grant Schulte May. 24, 2021 02:42 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska will end a $300-a-week unemployment bonus that has been going to jobless workers during the pandemic, Gov. Pete Ricketts said...
Editorial Roundup: Nebraska
By The Associated Press May. 24, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Omaha World-Herald. May 20, 2021.
Editorial: Return of Standing Bear’s tomahawk can have important symbolic meaning
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Nebraska rejects mandated virus protections for meat workers
By Grant Schulte May. 18, 2021 12:49 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers rejected state-mandated coronavirus protections for meatpacking workers on Tuesday, with opponents arguing that...
Ricketts predicts return to normal in K-12 schools this fall
By Grant Schulte May. 17, 2021 01:34 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts on Monday predicted a return to normal in Nebraska's K-12 schools by this fall after a year of coronavirus restrictions...
Medical pot bill dies, setting up Nebraska ballot drive
By Grant Schulte May. 12, 2021 05:41 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A bill to legalize and tightly regulate medical marijuana died in the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday, setting the stage for a much less...
Nebraska to get $1 billion in federal aid from rescue plan
May. 10, 2021 02:56 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska will get roughly $1 billion in aid under the federal government's plan to help states hit by the coronavirus pandemic, according...
Nebraska advances virus protections for meatpacking workers
By Grant Schulte May. 06, 2021 02:22 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers on Thursday gave initial approval to watered-down coronavirus protections for meatpacking workers, but the measure faced...
Editorial Roundup: Nebraska
By The Associated Press Apr. 26, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Omaha World-Herald. April 24, 2021.
Editorial: A National Heritage Area in rural Nebraska is an opportunity, not a threat
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Editorial Roundup: Nebraska
By The Associated Press Apr. 19, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Omaha World-Herald. April 16, 2021.
Editorial: How we can be inspired off the court by Husker volleyball’s success
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Nebraska suspends use of J&J vaccine amid investigation
Apr. 13, 2021 10:52 AM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska joined other states in suspending the use of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday amid an investigation into six...