‘Public Health Thank You Day’ in Nebraska
OMAHA – Without disagreeing, during the pandemic health workers have worked in the middle of exhaustion and exasperation. The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors identifies November 22 as Public Health Thank You Day.
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.
“Falletta Conducts ‘Pines of Rome'”
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony welcomes guest conductor Maestra JoAnn Falletta, and guest violinist, Blake Pouliot, for a performance this weekend in homage to Rome. Maestra Falletta, the only female conductor of a top 40 orchestra, will lead the orchestra in the works of Berlioz and Respighi.
Water, guns and property taxes at center of legislative discussion
By Fred Knapp
Water, guns, and taxes were at the center of attention in the Nebraska Legislature Thursday.
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 MoreMoney And Politics: Digging Through Nebraska’s Financial Disclosure Laws
By Hilary Stohs-Krause
Lincoln, NE — Financial information about politicians can be useful to voters and political watchdog groups – but it’s not always easy to come by.
Read MoreNebraska’s Economy “Ready For A Good Year”
By Mike Tobias
Lincoln, NE — Nebraska’s economy appears to be healthy as we enter the new year according to Eric Thompson, director of the Beareau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Read MoreAre Nebraska’s tax incentives worth the cost?
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska will give companies about half a billion dollars in tax incentives under the “Nebraska Advantage†program over the next decade. Supporters say the program is worth the expense, but others argue the money could be better spent elsewhere.
Read MoreIncome tax cut signed, but possible sales tax increase still in the mix
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Gov. Dave Heineman signed an income tax cut Tuesday while warning against a possible sales tax increase.
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