Thursday September 9th 2010

Nebraska in the News: October 5-11, 2009

State of Nebraska

Senators to Study Sales Tax Exemptions

Lincoln Journal Star, October 3, 2009

Senator Rich Pahls of Omaha is looking to close sales tax loopholes on everything from bottled water to a trip to the laundrymat.

Nebraska Docs in D.C. to Talk Reform

Omaha World Herald, October 5, 2009

Three doctors from Nebraska will be among those visiting the White House to discuss health care reform.

Chamber Says Union Bill Unpopular

Omaha World Herald, October 5, 2009

The Omaha Chamber of Commerce cites an August telephone poll of Nebraskans to exhibit how unpopular the Employee Free Choice Act is with Nebraskans.

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Lancaster County

County Board Approves Zoning Changes for Home Businesses

Lincoln Journal Star, September 29, 2009

Zoning changes will allow rural home-based business to expand.

Tense Moments as Lancaster County Budget Discussion Heats Up

Lincoln Journal Star, August 28, 2009

Commissioners hold their ground on budget cuts despite ire of County Attorney.

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City of Lincoln

Mayor Beutler’s State of the City Address

October 1, 2009

Transcript of Beutler’s Address from the City of Lincoln website

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City of Fremont

Immigration in the News: Nebraska, Fremont, and Around the Country

City of Fremont site

For the latest information regarding the City of Fremont’s proposed immigration measure.

Fremont At Center of Immigration Turmoil

Lincoln Journal Star, September 26, 2009

Efforts by Fremont citizens to contend with illegal immigration result in a petition drive.

Hearing  Set in Immigration Petition Case

Fremont Tribune, September 28, 2009

Hearing date tentatively set


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