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.
Heineman announces plan to re-examine polling site cuts
By Ben Bohall
Omaha, NE – Gov. Heineman has asked Secretary of State John Gale to take another look at Douglas County Election Commissioner Dave Phipps’ controversial decision to close down nearly half the voting precincts in Douglas county.
Read MoreCapitol: Shadow-boxing continues over tax cut
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – There was more shadow-boxing over the budget in the Legislature Monday. But the main battle, over a shrinking tax cut proposal, remains to be fought.
Read MoreRevenue forecast sets stage for big choices
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The final forecast for state tax revenues before the Legislature makes some big budget decisions was finalized Friday. And while the numbers remain unchanged, that sets the stage for some important choices in the coming weeks.
Read MoreGov calls for tax cuts in state address
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – In his State of the State speech Thursday, Gov. Dave Heineman proposed cutting taxes, casting his proposal as relief for the middle class instead of more spending for special interest groups. But not everyone sees it that way.
Read MoreWhat’s on tap at the Capitol for 2012?
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Legislature begins its 2012 regular session tomorrow, with a major focus expected to be the state’s controversial child welfare reform.
Read MoreOmaha receives funding help for sewer overhaul
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Omaha received a bit of help Wednesday to pay for a massive sewer overhaul project.
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