Nebraska News

ALA Nebraska Recognizes Business Partners, Members

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 12:00am

ALA Nebraska members and business partners gathered over wine, cocktails and appetizers for the annual Holiday Happy Hour at Corkscrew Wine & Cheese, 3908 Farnam St., on Tuesday, Nov. 12. (Photo by Scott Stewart)

The Nebraska chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators held its annual Holiday Happy Hour on Tuesday.

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Ricketts Travels to Germany on Trade Mission

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 12:00am

Berlin, Germany – Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is leading a trade mission this week to Germany to promote Nebraska’s quality agricultural products and to thank German companies for creating jobs in Nebraska.

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Ricketts Announces 71 Appointments To State Boards, Commissions

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts announced recent appointments he has made to fill state boards and commissions.

The following appointees are unpaid and are not subject to Legislative confirmation:

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Nebraska State Chamber Announces Campaign for State Incentives Proposal

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 12:00am

A campaign supporting a proposed update to Nebraska’s economic development incentives program was launched last week.

Bryan Slone, president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, said economic incentives have brought the state 110,000 new jobs since 1987.

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Penalty Waiver Offered to Some Remote Sellers Struggling to Meet New Sales Tax Requirements

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 12:00am

The Nebraska Department of Revenue will provide a temporary penalty and interest waiver for some retailers struggling to comply with Nebraska’s new sales tax on online commerce.

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Partner Program Reaches Milestone In Training Pups

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 12:00am

Jonathan Lacy, Second Chance Pups participant, works on training a dog. (Courtesy NDCS)

Lincoln – A program that partners with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is celebrating a major milestone.

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Lancaster Vets Court Receives $496,000 Grant

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 12:00am

A veterans court in Lincoln will receive an infusion of nearly half a million dollars in support from the federal government.

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NDOR Study Looks at Impact of Tax Cuts

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 11/08/2019 - 12:00am

A recent study released by the Nebraska Department of Revenue estimated the financial impact of hypothetical tax cuts.

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Fundraising Professionals to Recognize Philanthropic Efforts With Annual Awards

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 11/08/2019 - 12:00am

The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Nebraska Chapter will give seven awards to those who have made use of their time and money to make a difference within the Nebraska community.

The awards will be given during a luncheon next Wednesday for National Philanthropy Day.