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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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5:31

Isanti Schools uses connections to address chronic...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/19

Schools across the state are facing challenges with chronic absenteeism in students. One school district is using connections to overcome the issue and get students to school.

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5:56

Pillen outlines priorities; open chairmanship...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/18

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen talked about his priorities and drew a mixed reaction, while a bid to change legislative rules and require open elections for committee chairmanships fell short.

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0:48

Gov. Pillen State of the State Address 2024

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/18

Governor Jim Pillen made his State of the State address today (yesterday). But as Nebraska Public Media’s Kassidy Arena reports, his speech was delayed by those concerned about his administration’s decisions.

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5:42

Investors in Neb. Niobium Mine: “Something must happen."

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/18

As NioCorp prepares for its annual shareholders meeting, frustrated investors in Nebraska would like answers following what even the CEO calls a "disappointing" year. The company attracted small investors after it proposed to build a Niobium mine outside of Elk Creek, Nebraska. The project has yet to materialize. The stock languished in 2023 after joining the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. In the past year, the focus of the discussion among NioCorp shareholders shifted from the buzz about the prospects for

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4:14

Tax proposals, restrictions on foreign ag ownership...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/17

.Senators introduced proposals to raise sales tax and eliminate exemptions to lower property taxes, and to tighten restrictions on foreign ownership of ag land.

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4:26

Omaha redevelopment funds could be shifted; rules...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/16

The Legislature's Urban Affairs Committee advanced a proposal to shift control of north Omaha redevelopment funds, and legislative rules debate continued.

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1:07

Resources for people in need during extremely cold...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/15

Wind chills will dip as low as negative 30 degrees in Lincoln this week. That’s a looming concern for people experiencing homelessness. Nonprofits in Lincoln are encouraging people to seek refuge from the cold. People’s City Mission is opening its doors to everyone this week. Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach is open during the day.

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1:32

Palmtag suit against Nebraska Republican Party headed...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/12

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Janet Palmtag's defamation suit against the Nebraska Republican Party can go to trial.

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5:37

Legislative rules changes: a necessity, or an...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/11

The Nebraska Legislature began debating rules changes Thursday that some argued are necessary, and others criticized as an overreaction.

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5:46

Eased abortion restrictions proposed

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/10

Sen. Merv Riepe proposed eased abortion restrictions in cases of fatal fetal anomaly, and the Rules Committe endorsed open elections for committee chairs.

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5:31

Reparations for slavery, abolition of tenure among...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/09

Bills concerning reparations for slavery and abolition of tenure are among proposals to be considered by the Legislature.

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5:30

Pillen wants 40 percent property tax cut; doesn't...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/08

Gov. Jim Pillen endorsed a 40 percent property tax cut Monday but did not offer a specific plan for how to achieve that.

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4:31

Senators introduce bills, prepare for rules debate

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/05

Senators introduced proposals dealing with the death penalty and degree requirements, while preparing for an upcoming debate on how they conduct business.

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5:35

Senators begin 2024 session with hope, apprehension

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/03

The Nebraska Legislature began its 2024 session Wednesday with a mixture of hope and apprehension about doing the state's business

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1:11

U.S. Department of Education slowly releases FAFSA

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/03

The U.S. Department of Education is slowly releasing this year's FAFSA form after a two-month delay due to changes from the FAFSA Simplification Act. One student managed to get in and complete his application among technical difficulties.

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1:00

Nebraska begins buying Colorado land for Perkins...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/01/02

Nebraska has begun buying land in Colorado for the proposed Perkins County Canal.

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3:58

Perkins Canal plans spark enthusiasm, skepicism in...

Nebraska Update ·

2023/12/21

At an open house in Ogallala, residents of western Nebraska and Colorado had reactions ranging from enthusiasm to skepticism about plans for the Perkins County Canal.

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5:02

2024 Legislature faces fiscal, social,...

Nebraska Update ·

2023/12/21

In 2024, Nebraska state senators will decide what they want to do about fiscal and social issues, but also how they want to govern themselves.

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5:00

End of the Year Interview with Aaron Bonderson

Nebraska Update ·

2023/12/19

This holiday season, Nebraska Public Media is reflecting on stories and topics our newsroom has covered over the past year. Our team is made up of ten reporters, each one with their own beat. A beat is a genre of event-driven journalism where a reporter focuses on a particular issue, sector, organization, or institution over time. For example, typical beats include police, courts, government, business, and schools. Reporter Aaron Bonderson joined Nebraska Public Media in 2021 as an intern and

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0:54

Seniors in rural Nebraska feeling brunt of nursing...

Nebraska Update ·

2023/12/19

Seventy-three counties in Nebraska are below the national average ratio of registered nurses to patients. That’s according to a Nebraska Hospital Association report. Nebraska Public Media reports on how the nursing shortage affects seniors in rural parts of the state.

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