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Farmers are struggling to turn a profit. How does it compare to the farm crisis in the '80s?

Corn and soybean growers have seen several years of low commodity prices and increased costs for supplies like fertilizer and fuel. That has many farmers worried about whether they'll turn a profit this year and drawn some comparisons to a dark time in American agriculture.

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Lincoln company helping to power data centers

Hexagon Agility has received a $100 million contract to supply natural gas to under-development data centers via "mobile pipelines."

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'Good Government Lincoln' submits petition signatures for Lincoln election changes

The “Good Government Lincoln” group on Monday submitted signatures to the city of Lincoln clerk's office. Once the Lancaster County Election Commission verifies the signatures collected, the three proposed amendments to the city charter will be added to the November ballot.

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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission adds specific regulations, including licensing fees

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission created fees, a framework for tracking cannabis products across the state, and a set of requirements for future transporters.

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Lincoln company helping to power data centers
Hexagon Agility has received a $100 million contract to supply natural gas to under-development data centers via "mobile pipelines."
Farmers are struggling to turn a profit. How does it compare to the farm crisis in the '80s?
Corn and soybean growers have seen several years of low commodity prices and increased costs for supplies like fertilizer and fuel. That has many farmers worried about whether they'll turn a profit this year and drawn some comparisons to a dark time in American agriculture.
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission adds specific regulations, including licensing fees
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission created fees, a framework for tracking cannabis products across the state, and a set of requirements for future transporters.
'Good Government Lincoln' submits petition signatures for Lincoln election changes
The “Good Government Lincoln” group on Monday submitted signatures to the city of Lincoln clerk's office. Once the Lancaster County Election Commission verifies the signatures collected, the three proposed amendments to the city charter will be added to the November ballot.
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Omaha’s new public safety headquarters is planned to take shape within the long-awaited Crossroads development.
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An arrest warrant affidavit filed in Douglas County by a Nebraska State Patrol investigator details the threats made in late June toward Gov. Jim Pillen’s family.
Independent candidate in Nebraska's Third Congressional District reportedly meets signature milestone
Mark Cohen of Lemoyne may have landed a spot on November's general election ballot if the Secretary of State approves his petition.
Pillen ends tax incentives for data center developers building in Nebraska
Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Monday barring data center developers from using the ImagiNE Nebraska Act for tax incentives.
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Farmers are struggling to turn a profit. How does it compare to the farm crisis in the '80s?
Corn and soybean growers have seen several years of low commodity prices and increased costs for supplies like fertilizer and fuel. That has many farmers worried about whether they'll turn a profit this year and drawn some comparisons to a dark time in American agriculture.
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