Capitol: Lawmakers advance funding for University projects

By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Legislature gave first-round approval to proposed changes in the state budget today, as sniping continued over whether a tax cut could fit into it.
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 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 MoreLocal budgets take on daunting circumstances

By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE- City officials in Nebraska and Iowa are faced with not only aid cuts from Washington, but budget issues ranging from flooding to immigration.
Read MoreIn Kansas, Tea Party issues warning to Republicans

By Lindsey Peterson
Kansas City, KS – Tea Partiers laid the foundation for their election strategy in 2012 this week. And they’re basing it in the Heartland.
Read MoreSales tax debate: Round one

By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Should cities in Nebraska be allowed to raise sales taxes? Governor Dave Heineman says no. But the lead senator pushing the idea, Omaha’s Brad Ashford, isn’t backing down.
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