6 things you need to know on Thursday Jan. 30
First Alert 6 has the headlines you need to know to get your Thursday started. Hearing set Thursday for ‘winner-take-all’ ...
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Nebraska teachers worry bill could negatively impact state retirement plan
Under a bill introduced by Sen. Beau Ballard of Lincoln, the state would cut back its contribution to the school employee retirement fund depending on the health of the fund.
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Parents deserve the right to choose what’s best for their children
This is National School Choice Week, a reminder of the value of empowering parents to choose a school that meets their ...
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Nebraska governor: Trump 'making good' on promise to slash federal spending
Despite the controversial pause the Nebraska governor stands by the president which resulted in a freeze on federal grants ...
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Gov. Jim Pillen talks about his injuries, recovery and getting back to work
LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, a former University of Nebraska defensive back, knew about getting hit hard long before he played for Hall of Fame football coach Tom Osborne. He got bruising ...
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As GOP again seeks tax dollars for private schools, Nebraska teachers won't 'just play defense'
As a group of Republican lawmakers pledged their support Tuesday for the revival of the state-funded private school ...
Rep. Bacon says Trump spending freeze caught him off guard
Gov. Pillen signed an executive order requiring all state entities to comply in the implementation of President Trump’s new ...
Nebraska lawmakers making another push for school vouchers
State Sen. Tony Sorrentinto said Nebraska voters made a mistake in turning down "school choice" twice before, and said he'll ...
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Lawmakers, governor, University of Nebraska seek more info on federal spending pause, review
Nebraska leaders are seeking to understand the state-level impacts of a federal pause and review of certain financial ...
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New Nebraska Supreme Court chief justice gives first State of the Judiciary address
"It is essential that the judicial branch receive adequate funding for the next biennium to sustain the progress we have made ...
State’s largest union accepts labor contract aimed at luring ‘new generation’ of public servants
The largest labor union representing state government employees has voted to accept a contract with the state that includes ...
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Pillen, some Nebraska lawmakers seek to banish lab-grown meat from shelves
Gov. Jim Pillen with, from left, State Sens. Mike Jacobson of North Platte and Barry DeKay of Niobrara talk during a news conference about legislative proposals they said would protect agriculture ...