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American Red Cross volunteers from Nebraska deployed to Moore, Oklahoma

Katie Schubert — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:52:26 +0000

Two American Red Cross volunteers from the Nebraska/southwest Iowa chapter are headed to Moore, Oklahoma, to assist with disaster relief efforts.

Lawmakers debate sales tax option

Christine Scalora and Joseph Moore and Nebraska News Service — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:16:06 +0000

LINCOLN -- State senators debated an amendment to a bill Thursday that would roll back to 1.5 percent the optional sales tax local communities can levy.

Nebraska unemployment rate edges down slightly in April

Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:32 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say Nebraska's preliminary unemployment rate dipped to 3.7 percent in April after registering 3.8 percent for four straight months.

Lawmakers advance juvenile justice reform legislation

Joseph Moore and Nebraska News Service — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:18:53 +0000

Lawmakers Wednesday advanced a bill aimed at overhauling Nebraska’s juvenile justice system.

Legislation to abolish death penalty off the table in the Unicameral

Associated Press — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:43:53 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A proposal to abolish the death penalty in Nebraska is dead for the year.

Symposium focuses on energy costs, conserving resources

Michael Lyon — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:00 +0000

A symposium this Friday in Kearney will cover energy-related education programs and their impact, meeting the needs of low-income energy consumers, and exploring how utilities and consumer outreach organizations can work together to find solutions to the challenges presented by energy costs.

Gov. Heineman vetoes teacher retirement system legislation

Associated Press — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:22:33 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman has vetoed a teacher retirement bill, arguing that a proposed increase in the state's contribution is unsustainable.

Lawmakers give first round approval to budget legislation

Associated Press — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:05:35 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers have advanced a new, $7.8 billion state budget for the next two fiscal years.

Creighton University named to list of environmentally responsible colleges

Katie Schubert — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:45:33 +0000

Creighton University has made a list of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S.

Nebraska lawmakers advance main budget bill

Christine Scalora and Joseph Moore and Bethany Knipp and Nebraska News Service — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:31:28 +0000

LINCOLN -- Nebraska senators voted 36-0 to advance the state’s main budget bill after a two-day debate over several amendments related to property tax relief, railroad inspectors and funding for the University of Nebraska.