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Nebraska startup ecosystem welcomes companies in the spring 2025 NMotion accelerator
NMotion powered by gener8tor announced its latest investment in six startups, including four from Nebraska. The accelerator initiated the program by introducing the cohort to startups around Omaha…
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15mRising temperatures present an overnight threat, too
Nebraska’s increasing average minimum temps have implications for the state’s climate – and its people, livestock and crops.
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18mBig money a big draw in petition drives marred by circulator fraud allegations
Petition-circulating firms made millions in Nebraska and promised workers quick money. Now, seven people from out of state have been arrested, even as almost all the petitions under investigation head to the ballot anyway.
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19mRecords raise more questions about influence of Pillen’s hand-picked no-bid contractor
State experts warned the Governor’s Office that technology Julie Bushell was selling might not work. But no one told lawmakers as she lobbied them to fund it.
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5mNebraska Cultural Endowment calls on advocates to protect state funds
The Nebraska Cultural Endowment is launching an advocacy campaign to protect state matching funds vital for maintaining arts and humanities programs across the state, especially in rural communities.
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14mAs budget shortfall looms, Gov. Pillen installs allies on board meant to keep politics out of budget forecast
Pillen’s board shakeup, biggest in forecasting board’s history, includes appointment of two prominent former Republican lawmakers