Nebraska Lawmaker Pushes Big
LINCOLN – State Senator Megan Hunt introduced LB 231, a bill that would ban conversion therapy across the state of Nebraska.
Road to Omaha – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Omaha, NE – On today’s episode of “Road to Omaha,” KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke with Oral Roberts head coach Ryan Folmar.
Stilian Kirov Conducts William Grant Still This Weekend
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony returns this weekend with a diverse repertoire. The orchestra welcomes back Bulgarian conductor and Music Director of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, Stilian Kirov. The concert will feature mostly American composers, including Eric Ewazen, Walter Piston, and William Grant Still, but also Haydn.
Wind energy tax exemption is again debated
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Legislature passed a controversial wind power bill Wednesday. Gov. Dave Heineman signed a juvenile justice reform bill. And State Auditor Mike Foley announced he’s found more problems with the Department of Health and Human Services.
Read MoreIncreased penalties for human trafficking
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Penalties for soliciting prostitutes less than 18 years old would be increased, under a bill aimed at human trafficking that’s advancing in the Legislature
Read MoreBusy day for state legislature
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Cities in Nebraska won’t lose their ability to raise sales taxes; a key senator has all but given up on expanding Medicaid this year, and there’s trouble with beer trucks in Whiteclay.
Read MoreUNO Baseball team claims schools first Division-I conference title
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska Omaha baseball team made waves this weekend, winning the school’s first Division-I conference Championship.
Read MoreDeath penalty to stay on books at least one more year
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska’s death penalty law will remain in place for at least another year, as senators who want to repeal it fell short of getting enough votes to overcome a filibuster today/Tuesday. Meanwhile, senators voted to override Gov. Dave Heinemans’ veto of a teachers’ retirement bill.
Read MoreHow to care for retired state employees?
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Legislature reversed itself and approved a pension funding bill Tuesday, after supporters warned that failing to do so would cost taxpayers more money.
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