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Enhanced fentanyl penalties stalled in Legislature


A proposal to enhance penalties for providing fentanyl to people who are seriously injured or die got stalled Monday in the Legislature.


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Senators argue over civil forfeiture, fentanyl, child sex abuse


The Nebraska Legislature argued over civil forfeiture, fentanyl penalties and who can be sued for child sexual abuse.


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Supreme Court declines to block fees for state government record


A ruling by the Nebraska Supreme Court means that the state agency regulating environmental safety can lawfully charge a Nebraska news public tens of thousands of dollars for copies of public documents. The Court ruled that it was up to the Nebraska...


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Private equity influence in nursing care cause for concern


For-profit companies and private equity firms have purchased more than half of the nonprofit nursing homes that have gone out of business in the last decade.


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Sit Down with Jane Kleeb


Jane Kleeb is known as the force behind the effort to stop oil giant, TransCanada from building the Keystone XL oil pipeline through Nebraska. But she's also Jane Kleeb who battled anorexia as a teenager. Kleeb talked with Nebraska Public Media's...


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Legislature advances fund transfer bill despite concerns


The Nebraska Legislature gave first-round approval to another state budget bill today, but not before nearly half the senators signaled what some described as unease over the proposal.


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Senators react to Alberts leaving


Nebraska state senators have mixed thoughts on why Trev Alberts decided to leave as Athletic Director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.


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Brule Village Board recall election unsuccessful


Brule, Nebraska, a village of 330 residents just west of Ogallala, has seen its fair share of controversy over the last few months, including the resignation of a longtime village employee and efforts to recall two village board members. More than 60...


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Housing advocates lobby as Legislature debates housing funds


As part of the proposed budget in the Nebraska Legislature, $25 million that was originally slated for affordable housing would be used for a different kind of housing. Affordable housing is geared toward lower-income buyers. Under the budget...


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Fremont group starts new ‘Welcome Buddy’ system


One city in Nebraska has found a way to both welcome newcomers and bolster the area’s economy. A Fremont organization has instituted a new system.


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