Nebraska News

Bankers Survey Shows Gains in Rural Economy of 10 States

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 12:00am

The rural economy in parts of 10 Plains and Western states continues to grow, but rural bank CEOs say their biggest fears for the 2021 economy are excessive inflation and higher long-term interest rates, according to a new monthly survey of bankers.

PSC Commissioners Pick New Leadership

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 12:00am
Dan Watermeier

The Nebraska Public Service Commission recently selected its leadership positions for 2021.

Commissioner Dan Watermeier was elected commission chair. The Syracuse resident represents District 1 in southeastern Nebraska. Watermeier is in his third year of a six-year term.

State Capitols Quiet as Biden Inaugurated as President

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 12:00am

Lincoln – The Nebraska Capitol was mostly quiet Wednesday as President Joe Biden was sworn into office in Washington, but there was more security than usual inside the building.

Nebraska Vaccine Campaign Moving Quickly in Some Rural Communities

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Nebraska’s campaign to vaccinate people for the coronavirus is further along in some rural parts of the state.

At least half a dozen health districts across the state have already started giving vaccines to seniors living outside long-term care facilities, The Lincoln Journal Star reported.

Nebraska Workers Worry About New Delay in Vaccine

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 3:00am
Syringes with the Biontech/Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 disease are ready at the vaccination center of the Dron hospital in Tourcoing in northern France, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP)

Nebraska teachers and meatpacking workers worry it will take longer for essential workers like them to get the coronavirus vaccine now that the next group of people to be vaccinated has been expanded to include everyone 65 and older in the state.

Women’s Prison Placed Under Virus Quarantine

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 12:00am

A prison for women is under quarantine because of an increase in coronavirus cases among inmates and staff members, corrections officials said.

Corrections officials have suspended the inmate visitation program at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, The Omaha World-Herald reported. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services reopened visitation at its facilities earlier this month.

State Tax Collections Below Expectations

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 12:00am

The state government collected slightly less money than expected in December, according to the Department of Revenue.

The department reported net tax receipts of $436 million for the month, compared to the official estimates of $440 million. Net sales-and-use and individual income tax collections were lower than projected, while net miscellaneous and corporate income taxes came in higher.

Officials Urged to Get More Nebraskans Health Coverage as Pandemic Continues

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Health advocates are working with the new Legislature and state agencies to strengthen and streamline Nebraska’s Medicaid program.

A recent Nebraska Appleseed report includes recommendations for getting more eligible Nebraskans to sign up for and keep health coverage during the global pandemic.

Omaha Police, National Guard Supporting D.C.

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 12:00am

Omaha Police, National Guard Supporting D.C.The U.S. Secret Service is the lead federal agency responsible for coordinating, planning and implementing security for the inauguration.

Officials Urging Public to Keep Watch for Trafficking

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 3:00am

As part of an annual campaign, Nebraska officials are urging the public to remain vigilant and watch for signs of human trafficking.

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts recently issued a proclamation calling for trafficking awareness across the state. January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Omaha Daily Record

The Daily Record
3323 Leavenworth Street
Omaha, Nebraska
68105-1915
United States

Tele (402) 345-1303
Fax (402) 345-2351