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Nebraska Update

Nebraska Public Media

From the Capitol to your community, Nebraska Public Media’s local journalists bring you top stories and essential context every weekday morning.

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0:57

Nebraska lawmakers consider combining state agencies

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/13

The Nebraska Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee heard a proposal to merge two state agencies Thursday. Sen. Tom Brandt introduced a bill to merge the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environment and Energy. Gov. Jim Pillen testified in favor of the bill, citing it as an important step to protect Nebraska’s water.

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1:02

Sleet and high winds come to south central Nebraska...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/13

Dangerously cold temperatures, high wind gusts and a wintery mix come to south central NE this weekend, causing a potential for icy roads. Subzero temperatures also continue following Tuesday's winter storm.

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4:04

Cybersecurity breaches; looting after natural...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/12

The Nebraska Legislature Wednesday considered proposals dealing with cybersecurity breaches and toughening penalties for crimes in areas hit by natural disasters.

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0:54

Senators consider excise tax on electricity used for...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/12

The Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee considered a bill Wednesday to tax the cryptocurrency industry. Sen. Mike Jacobson introduced the legislation at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen. The bill would place an excise tax of one cent per kilowatt hour on electricity used for cryptocurrency mining operations .

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1:14

Shrinking NIH grant funds looms, despite large NU impact

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/12

New data shows the University of Nebraska system had a 6.4 billion dollar impact on the state in 2024, but officials say that impact could change if cuts to federal research funding go through.

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4:56

Making it tougher to sue for data breaches; help for...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/11

Nebraska lawmakers considered proposals Tuesday making it tougher to sue companies for data breaches, and trying to improve Medicaid payments for rural health care.

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0:44

Neligh teacher receives surprise $25,000 award

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/11

A Neligh teacher was surprised with the Milken Educator Award on Tuesday. The honor comes with a $25,000 check.

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5:28

Bill would tweak school funding now, allow bigger...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/10

Nebraska's state aid to schools would increase modestly, with perhaps bigger changes later, under a proposal heard by the Education Committee Monday.

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4:46

Homeless residents in the Midwest are getting harder...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/10

Each year, volunteers venture out nationwide on a single night for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s annual point-in-time count in an effort to tally the country’s homeless population. Rural volunteers say they rely on the count to aid their unhoused populations. Meanwhile, experts say HUD may be undercounting the country’s homeless.

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5:44

Greg Sharpe’s positivity endures his battle with cancer

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/10

With the Husker baseball season starting back up Friday, announcer Greg Sharpe won’t relay the action on the Huskers Radio Network for the first time since 2008. He’s currently battling stage four pancreatic cancer, which has a five year survival rate of one percent. Sharpe has still found ways to keep his voice booming over the state’s airwaves in the face of unimaginable challenges.

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3:34

Forest carbon credits seen as 'tool in the toolbox'

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/10

The U.S. could lose up to 15 million acres of forestland to development by 2060. One effort to keep forests intact is to give landowners a financial incentive through the carbon market.

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1:01

Trade disputes could make construction more expensive

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/10

Trade disputes remain center stage as President Donald Trump has imposed increased tariffs on China and plans more for Canada and Mexico. Here's how these international conflicts could find their way to the Midwest.

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5:10

Proposed restrictions on trans athletes get public...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/07

The Nebraska Legislature's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee held a public hearing Friday on proposed restrictions on transgender athletes and others.

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0:59

NDE mental health training grants at standstill

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/07

A grant program for teacher mental health training is at a standstill after falling short at the State Board of Education on Friday.

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0:55

AI consumer protection bill heard in Nebraska...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/07

A proposed bill would require Nebraska companies to disclose when they use artificial intelligence systems to make consequential decisions for consumers. The bill mentions specific areas like housing, employment, government services and healthcare.

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13:48

Congressman Mike Flood discusses federal impact on...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/07

Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood told Nebraska Public Media News education is done best at the local level as long as the federal government gives states adequate resources.

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4:45

Arguments over private school scholarships aired in...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/06

Arguments for and against tax credit-funded scholarships for private and religious schools were heard by the Legislature's Revenue Committee Thursday.

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5:37

Preserving drug donation program; approving...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/05

Nebraska state senators Wednesday discussed preserving a drug donation program and strengthening approval authority over electrical transmission lines.

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1:01

Nebraska lawmakers consider bill to strengthen 340B...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/05

Nebraska lawmakers considered a bill to strengthen a federal drug discount program this afternoon. Sen. Brian Hardin introduced the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act to help rural hospitals. The 340B program allows certain hospitals and pharmacies to purchase drugs from manufacturers at a reduced cost. In recent years, some pharmaceutical companies restricted pharmacies from accessing the discounted drugs. Hardin said his bill would prohibit these companies from interfering with drug

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2:25

Legislature advances gig workers as independent...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/05

The Legislature gave first round approval Tuesday to a bill codifying gig workers like Uber drivers as independent contractors, not employees.

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