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Twelfth Nebraska county temporarily bans data centers

Logan County is now at least the twelfth county in the state to create a temporary ban against data centers.

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After four years, the Pershing mural is resurrected at Lincoln’s Wyuka Cemetery

The mural that greeted guests at Lincoln’s demolished Pershing Center is now fully reconstructed in its new home.

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‘We need to embrace it’: Hallam commission hears data center plans

The carbon black production company filed a request for a text amendment to Hallam's village code and a site approval by the planning commission for a data center.

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Nebraska’s tax receipts come in below projections for fourth month in a row

June’s net general fund tax receipts are 7% below what was expected. This follows dwindling revenue in March, April and May, according to the Department of Revenue.

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‘We need to embrace it’: Hallam commission hears data center plans
The carbon black production company filed a request for a text amendment to Hallam's village code and a site approval by the planning commission for a data center.
Dan Osborn has qualified for Nebraska Senate race
The Secretary of State's Office said Thursday that the independent candidate has turned in enough signatures to make the ballot.
Twelfth Nebraska county temporarily bans data centers
Logan County is now at least the twelfth county in the state to create a temporary ban against data centers.
After four years, the Pershing mural is resurrected at Lincoln’s Wyuka Cemetery
The mural that greeted guests at Lincoln’s demolished Pershing Center is now fully reconstructed in its new home.
Nebraska and Iowa team up to boost rural bioeconomy with $15 million federal grant
More companies that turn biological materials into consumer products could be coming to Nebraska. RuralSTAMINA will support students and startups building businesses that turn ag products into goods like fuels, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
Nebraska’s tax receipts come in below projections for fourth month in a row
June’s net general fund tax receipts are 7% below what was expected. This follows dwindling revenue in March, April and May, according to the Department of Revenue.
Nebraska Working People Party, America First Party submit petitions to form new political parties
The Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office confirmed Wednesday afternoon that two groups met the deadline to turn in signatures to form new political parties ahead of the November general election.
Nebraska DHHS announces leadership change, heightened oversight at youth treatment centers
Changes to add security and accountability measures at youth facilities follow months of controversy over a proposed rearranging and accusations of sexual abuse.
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