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Senators advance tax breaks despite fiscal warnings
The Nebraska Legislature gave first-round approval Thursday to tax breaks for a wide range of activities, despite warnings about future budget shortfalls.
New Director of Athletics, Troy Dannen, outlines his vision for Husker Athletics
New University of Nebraska–Lincoln Director of Athletics, Troy Dannen, said NU is a “gold mine,” during his introductory press conference on Tuesday. The former University of Washington AD spoke in front of hundreds of coaches, athletes and stakeholders inside Memorial Stadium.
LB 1087 signed Friday, hospitals could see $1B per year
Gov. Jim Pillen will sign LB 1087 Friday. The bill will send a big dose of federal Medicaid money to hospitals in Nebraska. In total, the Nebraska Hospitals Association said its members will receive up to $1 dollars every year through the program.
NDE announces apprenticeship program to help train teachers
The Nebraska Department of Education launched the Teacher Apprenticeship Program to help train teachers with more in-classroom experiences.
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