Senator Vargas, Hoping For A Second Term
OMAHA -Senator Tony Vargas’ main focus is helping the working class, those living on the poverty line, education and health care.
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.
Amplify Arts’ Alternate Currents and ‘Hostile Terrain 94 Nebraska’
Amplify Arts currently has an exhibition open as well as new content available on their website. Alternate Currents is a blog, conversation series, and artist working group.
Medicaid Expansion, Food Stamps For Felons Discussed In Legislature
By Fred Knapp
A new plan to pay for Medicaid expansion; food stamps for felons, and a senator’s encounter with a state trooper were subjects for discussion Wednesday in the Nebraska Legislature
Read MoreNew Medicaid expansion proposal heard; electoral vote debate continues
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — Nebraska needs to expand Medicaid to help low income residents and the state’s economy, supporters told a legislative committee. But Gov. Dave Heineman remains opposed, citing cost concerns.
Read MoreGov. Heineman wants lower taxes, tougher good time law
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman called for lower taxes, continued opposition to expanding Medicaid, and tougher laws governing early release from prison.
Read MoreMedicaid Expansion Decision May Hinge On Numbers
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE — Supporters of expanding Medicaid in Nebraska say tens of thousands of low-income people could gain health insurance coverage. Critics say the cost could run into unknown millions of state tax dollars.
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