Suttle lobbies to save credit rating, create jobs

By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE – Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle has been on the move the last few days in an effort to save the city’s AAA credit rating as well as bring jobs to the Omaha metro.
Read MoreConfusion after council votes down fire contract

By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE- The Omaha City Council voted down the city’s agreement with the Omaha Fire Union Tuesday. But the final vote seemed to confuse onlookers and council members alike.
Read MoreCommunity waits in line to influence Council votes

By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE – The Omaha City Council heard hours of testimony from the public Tuesday, as they tried to sway the Council’s vote on a city contract with the Fire Department.
Read MoreSuttle announces compromise in labor dispute

By Ben Bohall
Omaha, NE – The city of Omaha has reached a tentative agreement with the Firefighters Union for a renewed labor contract. KVNO News’ Ben Bohall checked in with Joe Jordan from Nebraska Watchdog for the latest on the deal.
Read MoreWage dispute reforms head to final clearance

By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – A measure that supporters predict will slow the increase in public sector wages is one vote away from passing.
Read MoreGov threatens to veto CIR bill

By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Governor Dave Heineman says he’ll veto a bill to reform the Commission of Industrial Relations unless it’s changed.
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