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Nebraska Update
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From the Capitol to your community, Nebraska Public Media’s local journalists bring you top stories and essential context every weekday morning.
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July 10 | Independent candidate signatures, county fair animals
Jul 1000:09:29Tap to summarizeYour Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 10, include: independent congressional candidate Austin Ahlman says he has collected enough signatures to qualify for Nebraska's 1st District ballot, Nebraska livestock owners are urged to strengthen biosecurity as county fair season begins amid concerns over cattle diseases, experts say farm equipment prices could still increase despite temporary tariff reductions from Trump administration, federal judge orders restoration of USDA grants supporting many Black, Indigenous and immigrant farmers, Midwest dementia advocates are pressing lawmakers to invest in earlier detection and stronger support for families facing disease.
Transcribe →July 9 | Governor announces statewide hiring freeze, agency cuts
Jul 900:11:09Tap to summarizeYour Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 9, include: Governor Jim Pillen announced steep funding cuts are coming to state agencies and directed cabinet leaders to consolidate their teams and freeze hiring, Nebraska joins $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc. and Cash App, western Nebraska theater is raising $45,000 to recover after South Fork Fire, cattle producers face growing concerns over tick-borne disease theileria, officials warn summer heat can increase risk of harmful algal blooms across Nebraska, Nebraska softball coach Rhonda Revelle receives contract extension and pay raise.
Transcribe →July 8 | Buttigieg to visit Omaha, sheriff felony plea
Jul 800:10:55Tap to summarizeYour Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 8, include: former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will campaign in Omaha next week for Democratic congressional candidate Denise Powell as she seeks Nebraska's 2nd District seat, North Platte woman launches write-in campaign for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District, Congressman Mike Flood says he's confident stalled federal housing bill will soon become law, Metropolitan Community College prepares to offer Workforce Pell Grants through four new programs, Omaha Inland Port Authority unveils plans for its new headquarters in north Omaha, Dodge County Sheriff Dustin Weitzel pleads guilty to felony wire fraud tied to union funds.
Transcribe →July 7 | Wildfire herd recovery, Husker ticket changes
Jul 700:09:36Tap to summarizeYour Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 7, include: beef producers in western Nebraska are weighing how to rebuild their herds after historic wildfires destroyed forage, County Farm Service Agency staffing has declined across Nebraska, Nebraska communities are developing childcare substitute network to help providers fill staffing gaps, Nebraska Athletics says upcoming season ticket reseating will create opportunities for new fans while supporting changing economics of college sports.
Transcribe →July 6 | Petition complaints, beef prices, July weather outlook
Jul 600:08:27Tap to summarizeYour Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 6, include: records obtained by Nebraska Public Media News show dozens of complaints about petition circulators across Nebraska, beef prices are expected to continue climbing as nation's cattle herd reaches its smallest size in decades, forecasters say recent rainfall could help moderate Nebraska's summer temperatures, China's new LineShine supercomputer could improve weather forecasting while accelerating research into medicine and nuclear fusion, Omaha officials are launching ambitious effort to transform city's parks with millions in private philanthropic support.
Transcribe →July 3 | Wildfire relief approved, Lincoln wage fight
Jul 300:13:20Tap to summarizeYour Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 3, include: federal disaster relief funds are headed to Nebraska following Morrill and Cottonwood fires, new data show continued declines in Nebraska manufacturing and food processing jobs, judge delayed ruling on challenge to Lincoln's youth minimum wage ordinance, petition group submitted more than 186,000 signatures for proposed constitutional amendment affecting voter-approved laws, two Bennington middle school students earned national recognition at National History Day, questions continue surrounding federal terrorism case involving former Bellevue food delivery driver, construction continues on University of Nebraska at Omaha's biomechanics research expansion, Lincoln orthopedic surgeon faces disciplinary proceedings over allegations involving his conduct at Bryan Health, reuben sandwich true origin leads to Omaha and historic Blackstone Hotel.
Transcribe →July 2 | Data center legislation analysis, Nebraska bands in DC
Jul 200:11:23Tap to summarizeYour Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 2, include: Gov. Jim Pillen approved permanent medical cannabis regulations after Attorney General Mike Hilgers determined they meet statutory and constitutional requirements, county officials are pushing back after governor suggested assessors share responsibility for rising property taxes, Lincoln health officials detected Jamestown Canyon virus in mosquitoes while also urging vigilance because of West Nile virus activity, fire officials warn hot windy Fourth of July conditions could increase wildfire risks tied to fireworks, two Nebraska high school marching bands are headed to Washington D.C. to help celebrate America's 250th anniversary, Nebraska Public Media News analyzes county laws recently passed regarding data centers.
Transcribe →July 1 | Petitions returned, Seward County data center freeze
Jul 100:11:54Tap to summarizeYour Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 1, include: Seward County has approved one-year moratorium on new data center development, organizers submit more than enough signatures to place online sports betting on Nebraska's November ballot, constitutional amendment on transgender participation in girls' school sports is submitted with record number of signatures, Attorney General Mike Hilgers approves Nebraska's medical cannabis regulations while maintaining his opposition to legalization, Hilgers says work on Perkins County Canal should continue as Nebraska's water dispute with Colorado heads toward U.S. Supreme Court, historic South Omaha grain silos are set to become 223 market-rate apartments by 2029.
Transcribe →June 30 | Affordability crunch, Supreme Court takes canal case
Jun 3000:12:51Tap to summarizeYour Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 30, include: U.S. Supreme Court will consider Nebraska's complaint against Colorado over irrigation water and proposed Perkins County Canal, federal prosecutors detailed Omaha man's alleged plot to attack White House UFC event during detention hearing, judge temporarily blocked state from transferring money from Nebraska Environmental Trust, federal judge halted enforcement of key provisions in Nebraska's social media age verification law, national Working Families Party is considering legal action over proposed Nebraska political party with similar name, University of Nebraska regents approved Nebraska Medicine governance changes involving Omaha Community Foundation, country artist Cole Swindell will perform after Nebraska's Sept. 19 football game at Memorial Stadium, about 250,000 Nebraskans rent rather than own their homes and the cost of renting keeps climbing.
Transcribe →June 29 | UNO AI push, drought aid deadline, Medicare fraud
Jun 2900:11:08Tap to summarizeYour Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 29, include: University of Nebraska at Omaha leaders are expanding role of artificial intelligence in higher education through new degree program and broader campus initiatives, federal drought relief deadlines are approaching for Nebraska livestock producers, federal prosecutors charged six current and former Nebraskans in sweeping health care fraud investigation, Nebraska Supreme Court issued ruling involving voter data and secretary of state's authority, proposed media acquisition could place all of Lincoln's commercial radio stations under one owner, naturalization ceremony at Sheldon Museum of Art welcomed dozens of new American citizens.
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