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Entrepreneurs get behind bill aimed at attracting startups

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ A Nebraska bill that would increase funding aimed at attracting more startup companies to state is getting support from successful entrepreneurs. The Omaha World-Herald reports that Evan Luxon, co-founder of Centese, was among those who testified Wednesday in support of a bil...

Entrepreneurs get behind bill aimed at attracting startups

FSA Resources Available for Producers Impacted by Severe Weather

Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP): This program financially assists producers when they suffer loss of livestock due to adverse weather. As producers assess their individual situations, whether it be the blizzard in the West or the flooding in the East, here are a couple of key things to keep in mi...

Authorities say 2 fatally injured in Saline County collision

WESTERN, Neb. (AP) _ Authorities say two people were fatally injured when two pickup trucks collided on a state highway in southeast Nebraska. The collision occurred a little after 4 p.m. Sunday on Nebraska Highway 15, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of Western. The Saline County Sheriff's Off...

Nebraska lawmakers still seeking agreement on property taxes

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ With their session nearly halfway over, Nebraska lawmakers are still trying to unite behind a plan to lower property taxes amid uncertainty over how to cover the cost. Members of the tax-focused Revenue Committee are sorting through their options but signaled they're open to ...

By the Numbers – Nebraska’s Historic Floods

Lincoln, Neb. – Widespread flooding continues in eastern Nebraska and The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) continues operations at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), supporting local flood response and recovery efforts. Record flooding: 17 locations, to date, across ...