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Nov 7, 2024 · By Omaha Documenters and Leah Keinama. Nov. 4, 2024. All mail for some: Deep red Nebraska counties are voting by mail. Turnout is skyrocketing. By Yanqi Xu. Nov. 1, 2024. All work produced by the Flatwater Free Press — articles, videos, photos and other media — is available for publication at no cost.
Nov. 5: Douglas County awards $7K to historical society, raises ...
2 days ago · The Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved $7,500 in funding for window repairs at the Douglas County Historical Society. Commissioner Mary Ann Borgeson opposed the measure, citing concerns that granting funds outside of the typical cycle could encourage other groups to delay fund usage and request similar off-cycle approvals.
Statewide Archives - Flatwater Free Press
Oct 23, 2024 · Topic: Statewide. Topic: Statewide. Statewide means what it sounds like — stories as relevant in Valentine as they are in Nebraska City. These are issues that touch all of us. Think: the environment, legislative policy, universities and more. Article count: 169. All mail for some: Deep red Nebraska counties are voting by mail.
2024 Nebraska Voter Guide - Nebraska Voter Guide
Know before you vote. Nebraska voters face decisions touching every aspect of life — from the classroom to the doctor’s office. We compiled information about the candidates and races for three key offices, along with judges and ballot measures, to help you fill out your ballot. Candidates. Ballot Measures.
Downtown Omaha, primed for growth, recovering quicker than …
Nov 7, 2024 · The pandemic prompted many downtowns to rethink their futures. Omaha’s evolution beyond a traditional business district was already underway. OMAHA — When Mary-Beth and Bruce Muskin moved to downtown Omaha 12 years ago, they found a quieter neighborhood primarily inhabited by singles and older ...
Ballot Measures - Nebraska Voter Guide
Ballot Measures 101. There are six ballot measures in front of Nebraska voters this year – and a lot had to happen for them to get there. Advocates who collected signatures on petitions had to clear a high bar: 10% of the state’s registered voters for petitions that could change the state Constitution, 7% for petitions that could enact a new law.
Nebraska Legislature - Nebraska Voter Guide
In short: Voters will decide how far lawmakers can advance a more conservative agenda. While the Legislature is officially nonpartisan, lawmakers regularly split along party lines on some of the most contentious issues. Those bills routinely face a filibuster, which can prevent a bill from passing. It takes 33 votes to defeat a filibuster.
We’re launching the next phase in Nebraska ... - Flatwater Free Press
Sep 3, 2021 · We heard what people want from a newsroom that gets the benefit of starting from scratch in 2021. We meshed that advice with industry best practices, and came up with what we think is a uniquely Nebraskan take on the nonprofit news movement that has swept the country over the past decade.
Judges - Nebraska Voter Guide
What do different judges do? County Court. County court is the lowest court and has 59 judges across 12 districts. The judges rule on civil cases — such as housing issues or injuries — with less than $57,000 at stake, small claims worth less than $3,900 and misdemeanor cases such as traffic violations.