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“Legislative committee hears proposals to regulate AI chatbots,” reports Nebraska Public MediaALSO…* Nebraska bill would raise teacher salary base to 50k, overhauls state education funding system - from KETV* ‘Guest worker permit’ bill draws labor union support, opposition from Nebraska’s labor commissioner - from Nebraska Examiner* Found Vintage Market forced to close as landlord plans to sell building - from KMTV

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“Bellevue takes steps to develop possible ‘Racino,’” reports Grow Omaha.ALSO…* Nebraska mulls temporary firearm seizures for issued protection orders - from Nebraska Examiner* Big Grove Brewery seeks change in Nebraska liquor law to expand offerings - from KETV* Omaha nonprofit helps visually impaired neighbors experience skiing and snowboarding - from KMTV

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The Games of the XXV Winter Olympiad begin with today’s Opening Ceremony.To look at the Team USA Connections Map (presented by Xfinity)(in partnership with Lilly), click here. To listen to the Summer OMA-lympic Games episode referenced, click here. ALSO…* Omaha leaders announce initiative to reverse ‘Brain Drain’ - from WOWT* Sarpy County beer distributors on strike; company aims to ‘crush’ union, Teamsters says - from KETV* Nebraska State Patrol opens new Omaha Troop A headquarters - from Omaha World-Herald

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“Usher Media acquires remainder of NRG Media Omaha,” reports Radio Insight“Nebraska Public Media plans to buy Omaha radio station,” reports Nebraska Public MediaALSO…* Nebraska bill would give more rights to landlords, causing concerns for tenants - from WOWT* Appropriators deny NU regent claims to state AG about Nebraska Medicine - from Nebraska Examiner* Equestrian students test mind and body in Fort Calhoun - from KMTV

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Kaleb Duncan is the co-founder and co-administrator of the popular Manifest Omaha Facebook group, and the founder and moderator of the Men of Omaha men’s group.For more information on the Men of Omaha men’s group, contact Kaleb here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here for part one; here for part two.To listen to Kaleb’s previous OMAPOD appearances: click here for part one, and here for part two.For Kaleb with Sam Nieman on Manifest Omaha: click here for part one and here for part two.ALSO…* Omaha officials respond to lawsuit for Civic Auditorium site - from KETV* Osborn, Ricketts navigate ICE stances with funding debate on horizon - from Nebraska Examiner* $103 million Saddle Creek Marketplace project receives go-ahead from Omaha City Council - from Omaha World-Herald

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Greg Ablett is CEO and co-founder of the Re-New Institute.To listen to the first part of Greg’s episode, click here; for the second part, click here. ALSO…* Omaha native arrested for allegedly abducting sisters in Florida - from KETV* Construction of Mutual of Omaha Tower remains on track, company says - from WOWT* New $2.8 million project coming to Fremont - from KMTV

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Aaron Gum is a synthesist, filmmaker, producer and musician.To listen to the first part of Aaron’s OMAPOD episode, click here. ALSO…* Census data shows less Nebraska ‘brain drain’ but concern for talent in its early 30s - from Nebraska Examiner* Utility work near Orpheum Theater nears completion, other projects updated - from Omaha World-Herald* After facing threat of demolition, Fred Astaire’s birth house no longer has Omaha code violations - from KETV

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Cara Kirsch is the CEO & Founder of The Kirsch Group.To listen to the first part of Cara’s episode, click here. ALSO…* Omaha firefighters rescue multiple people from house fire Thursday - from KETV* Neighbors upset after historic home demolished in Little Italy - from WOWT* Blair development receives second city warning after months of stalled construction progress - from KMTV

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J.J. Harder is a food critic, opinion columnist, television reporter & United States diplomat.To read the “Chili and cinnamon rolls: ‘Warm, welcoming and a little unexpected - just like Nebraska’” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.To review the Chili & Cinnamon Rolls Map, click here.To listen to the first part of J.J.’s OMAPOD episode, click here.ALSO…* Omaha veterans concerned about potential budget change - from WOWT* As controversial Nebraska bathroom bill gets hearing, key lawmaker vows opposition - from KETV* Orange postcards: How they’ll help shape Nebraska’s biggest city - from Nebraska Examiner

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Cara Kirsch is the CEO & Founder of The Kirsch Group.ALSO…* Omaha-area groups conduct annual count of homeless population - from KETV* Suspect in shooting at northwest Omaha movie theater sentenced - from WOWT* Nebraska will no longer divert foster care survivor benefits towards costs of care - from Nebraska Examiner

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