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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.

Small Town Nebraska Businesses Struggle to Survive

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 5:00am
Lori, left, and Kevin Barber of Fairbury enjoy a dinner Friday, March 20, 2020, at the Pioneers Inn restaurant in Gilead. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)

Lincoln – Nine months ago, Karen Keilwitz didn’t know how long she could keep feeding her town. The owner of the Pioneers Inn was trying to make sense of what the earliest coronavirus-related restrictions would mean to Gilead’s only restaurant.

More Virus Relief on Way for Small Businesses

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 4:00am

New York – For Nancy Sinoway, a second coronavirus relief loan would increase the chances that her dressmaking business will survive.

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.

Ricketts Pitches Property Tax Ballot Measure to Legislature

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 2:00am

 Nebraska voters could get to decide whether to restrict local government spending next year under Gov. Pete Ricketts’ property tax proposal that he presented to lawmakers last Thursday.

Court Agrees to Hear Case on Coronavirus Relief for Tribes

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 1:00am

Flagstaff, Ariz. – The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that centers on who gets a share of $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief allocated for Native American tribes.

OPD, FBI Establish Joint Command Post

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 12:00am

The FBI Omaha Field Office established a command post to gather intelligence and coordinate with local and state partners on potential threats leading up to today’s inauguration of Joe Biden in Washington, D.C.

The FBI was working with the Omaha Police Department and our other law enforcement partners to continuously share information based on tips.

State Expands Eligibility for Coronavirus Vaccine to 65-Year-Olds

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 12:00am

State plans to expand the next phase of its coronavirus vaccine campaign to include everyone 65 and older.

Borgeson to Chair County Board, Use Pre-Board Meetings

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 12:00am

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will add a discussion-only pre-board meeting this year in addition to its regular business meetings.

Mary Ann Borgeson was selected chairwoman of the board for 2021 at last week’s meeting. Chris Rogers is vice chairman.

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