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Visitors Will Find Plenty To Do In Venture Parks In October

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 09/22/2022 - 1:00am

A variety of fun, educational events are scheduled throughout October in Nebraska’s Venture Parks. These events cover an array of interests for all age groups.

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ICYMI, Pumpkin Spice Among New Merriam-Webster Entries

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 09/22/2022 - 12:00am

Finding out that shrinkflation, adorkable, subvariant and even pumpkin spice are now officially in the dictionary might make you exclaim "Yeet!"

ICYMI, those are five of the 370 words and phrases that Merriam-Webster added to its dictionary this month, the publisher announced Wednesday. Oh yeah, ICYMI, short for "in case you missed it," was also added.

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$15 An Hour Could Help 150,000 Nebraskans, Analysis Says

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 09/20/2022 - 12:00am

LINCOLN — Nebraskans, if they vote this November to increase the minimum wage, would help families with children and narrow wage gaps, Raise the Wage Nebraska said this week.

The group shared an Economic Policy Institute analysis from 2019 indicating that increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour would help 150,000 Nebraska workers.

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Thinking About Quiet Quitting? Here’s Why – And How – You Should Talk To Your Boss Instead

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 09/20/2022 - 12:00am

Quiet quitting is a catchy name, popularized on social media, for something we’ve all probably done. Its popularity is probably down to the inevitable and much-needed pushback against “hustle culture”, where younger workers are encouraged to over-function and engage in unsustainable “performative productivity” – looking like you are working harder than you are – to get ahead in their careers. This comes at the expense of their wellbeing and capacity to engage meaningfully with their work.

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Nebraskans Failing To Claim $200 Million In State Income Tax Credits, Officials Say

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 09/20/2022 - 12:00am

LINCOLN — Nebraskans aren’t claiming their refunds from a major tax break passed by the State Legislature, and Gov. Pete Ricketts joined other state leaders on Thursday to urge Cornhuskers to get after it.

About 40% of all Nebraskans this year failed to claim the property tax refund that must be claimed on a state income tax form, leaving about $200 million of tax refunds unclaimed.

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As 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Plans Grow, So Do Delinquencies

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 09/19/2022 - 2:00am

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans have grown fond of "buy now, pay later" services, but the "pay later" part is becoming increasingly difficult for some borrowers.

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Recycling Conference On September 15

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 3:00am

LINCOLN, NEBR. – The Nebraska Recycling Council (NRC) is hosting its annual fall conference and award luncheon in-person on Thursday, September 15th at the Graduate in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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September Is Healthy Aging Month

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 2:00am

Lincoln - Healthy Aging Month is recognized as a time to celebrate life and the positive aspects of growing older. As a person ages, physical and mental health, as well as dietary and social needs, change over time. A person can take charge of their well-being by taking steps to age with a healthy body and a healthy mind and not lose control of their well-being.