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• 🔥 ACT Exam Changes for 2026: The ACT will have fewer questions and more time starting 2026, required for every Nebraska...

Build financial stability with Nebraska's free resources this April:

• New tools cover budgets, debt management, savings goals, homeownership, HSAs,...

Healthcare hiring surges in Douglas County hospitals and clinics, ideal for RNs, new grads, and clinicians seeking growth near Omaha.

• Patient Care...

Lincoln families: Catch the monthly Investigate Saturday Science Lab at Morrill Hall for hands-on climate change learning.

• Explore Earth's...

Economic pressures hit Nebraska nonprofits hard: 81% nationwide struggled with expenses last year. North Omaha's No More Empty Pots laid off several...

Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn is reportedly facing a scandal, labeled today's biggest story in political commentary. Analysis teases implications for the future of state politics and elections—worth watching closely.

Omaha's HERstory Month event showcases 100 Nebraska women via creative mannequins Lucille and Ethel, highlighting overlooked stories.

• Diverse...

Nebraska public school juniors, get ready: The 2026 ACT has fewer questions and more time – it's required for every junior this year.

• Transparency win: Auditor gains easier oversight of no-bid contracts via AM 3075 attached to LB 1048, passing 42-0 after probe into $2.5M DED deal;...

• UNK honors Hamiltons: Atrium in new Health Science Education Center II named for their $5M gift to rural health initiatives, addressing provider...

Momentum building in Nebraska's economy:

• Rural ripple effect: Tekamah's 'Walking Conference' (Apr 29-30) showcases entrepreneurship fueling...

Closure of a Nebraska meat plant is shifting politically disconnected young Latinos—who fueled Trump's victory—toward politics amid economic strain, potentially to unconventional paths.

Key updates for Lincoln High families:

• Prom set for April 18 – details available now.
• Seniors: Cap & gown orders open; important info released.
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Session timeline update as 109th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session nears end:

• Day 55: April 2 at 9am
• April 4 status: Adjourned until Tuesday, April...

• Historic shift: Lawmakers advanced a compromise bill allowing first living inductee like Husker coach Tom Osborne, backed by Gov. Pillen.
• Fixes...

Key upgrades for Capitol safety at high-profile hearings:

• Metal detectors and more security now standard for controversial sessions.
• Narrower...

Daniel Rosenthal, 68, former president turned consultant, faces theft by deception over $5,000 for personal company card use.

• $54k in charges:...

• Gunshots reported around 10:30 p.m. Thursday near Woods Park prompted LPD response.
• Officers found multiple fired casings in the parking lot and...

• Deep cuts and transfers reduced the $646M deficit to $38M, including $50M from Tobacco Fund and $152M from rainy day reserves (total $304M drawn...

Key updates on Nebraska's medical cannabis program:

• LB1235 approved 46-2 Wednesday, effective immediately; restructures Commission with $12,500...