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99 days out from the election… Why aren’t we making a play for national attention and relevance with a crucial and possibly decisive single electoral vote up for grabs here? ALSO…* RFK Jr. certified for Nebraska’s fall ballot, overcoming challenge from state Democratic Party - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha working on poverty elimination action plan - from KETV* Nebraska’s EV conundrum - from Flatwater Free Press

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The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad begin with today’s Opening Ceremony.For a schedule of when University of Nebraska-Lincoln athletes will be competing, click here.ALSO…* Lawmakers introduce Gov. Pillen’s property tax plan, which would require legislation in 2025 - from Nebraska Examiner* Archbishop of Omaha accused of sexually abusing a minor when he was a priest in lawsuit out of St. Louis - from KETV* Omaha distillery owners concerned over possible tax hike on spirits - from WOWT

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Kelli Bello is Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.For more information and tickets to Summer Fete, click here.ALSO…* Mayor Stothert announces move for OPD gun range in Elkhorn - from KMTV* Paris 2024: 14 current, former Nebraska athletes compete on world’s largest stage - from KETV* Sell or Stay: East Omaha neighbors continue to navigate business park plan - from KMTV

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Kelli Bello is Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens. For more information and tickets to Summer Fete, click here. ALSO…* Pillen directed agencies to make ‘unprecedented’ cuts ahead of special session - from Flatwater Free Press* Omaha mayor challenges governor, defends city spending in 2025 budget presentation - from WOWT* Omaha convention center is planning a $200M upgrade - from Omaha World-Herald

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“This legislative process depends on everyone bringing their good faith ideas for the purpose of producing property tax reform for all Nebraskans,” Pillen said in a statement.In that spirit, we propose a few brilliant ideas on today’s episode…ALSO…* Osborn, Fischer campaign polls show drastically different results in Senate race - from KETV* Pillen issues list of Nebraska sales tax exemption ‘principles’ ahead of Legislature’s special session - from WOWT* New NU President Dr. Jeffrey Gold vows laser focus on excellence - from KETV

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You can hear Nick Allen every morning on The Todd-n-Tyler Radio Empire on Z-92.ALSO…* Overflow crowd turns out for lawmaker-led Omaha event on Pillen plan, property tax relief - from Nebraska Examiner* Logan Paul helps north Omaha send Bud Crawford off for his highly anticipated return to the ring - from KETV* Nebraska, Iowa politicians react to Biden’s announcement - from WOWT

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Shelley Mann is the Executive Director of Nebraska Abortion Resources.ALSO…* Still empty a year later, Omaha’s new $27M juvenile jail might never open as planned - from Flatwater Free Press* Gov. Pillen releases ‘Nebraska plan’ for property tax relief with few new concrete details - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha casino just weeks away from grand opening - from KETV

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Shelley Mann is the Executive Director of Nebraska Abortion Resources.ALSO…* Developer: $90 million Omaha airport area business park won’t use eminent domain - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘We care about kids’: Private school voucher repeal turns in 87,000 signatures to get on Nov. ballot - from KETV* Nebraska Secretary of State orders elections officers to halt felon voter registrations - from WOWT

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Follow along with Brianna and her My Coffee Shop Moments journey on her Instagram.ALSO…* Mega Saver denied liquor license for new location at 72nd & Dodge - from KETV* NE audit blasts state transportation agency for millions spent on overtime, ‘unexplained’ fuel buys - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha Streetcar: City Council to vote on property acquisition options - from KMTV

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Follow along with Brianna and her My Coffee Shop Moments journey on her Instagram.To listen to her first very popular OMAPOD episode from October, click here.ALSO…* OPS teacher pension fund faces questions before state takes over management - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘We have to do better’: Omaha Public Schools report drop in graduation rates - from KETV* Omaha Roncalli grad Alec Bohm reaches semifinals of MLB Home Run Derby - from Omaha World-Herald

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