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Columbus, Nebraska · ColumbusLINCOLN — Mushroom picking season has begun, with morels now emerging in eastern Nebraska’s river bottoms. In a few weeks, they should be found in more hilly, woodland areas aboveSee the Story
‘Fungi fever’ erupts as tasty morel mushrooms emerge from the ground
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Google · ColumbusIt's part of a broader strategy to "expand access to micro credentials and professional development opportunities to more Nebraskans and support workforce growth in the state," the university says.See the Story
'A great opportunity': University of Nebraska announces partnership with Google to offer certificates
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Taxes · ColumbusBy MARGERY A. BECK
Associated Press Nebraska lawmakers are on track to pass a bill that would circumvent voters who could repeal a new law that funds private school tuition with taxpayer money. The bill by Omaha Sen. Lou Ann Linehan advanced Tuesday. Linehan is the author of last year’s measure allowing businesses and people to donate millions of state income taxes they owe to private school scholarships instead. Linehan’s new bill would strip t…See the Story
Nebraska lawmakers seek to solidify taxpayer-funded school choice before voters can decide it
63% Left coverage: 8 sources
Columbus, Nebraska · ColumbusThe developer of a carbon-dioxide pipeline and an environmental group have struck a “one-of-a-kind” agreement to ensure “community benefits” from the pipeline as well as support for the project.See the Story
Pipeline company, environmental group strike unique ‘community benefits’ agreement
Coverage: 2 sources
Columbus, Nebraska · ColumbusBy MARGERY A. BECK
Associated Press A Nebraska bill to limit transgender students’ access to bathrooms and sports teams has advanced out of committee with just days to go until the end of the session. Now a lawmaker who ground the legislature to a halt last year over a bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors is promising to do so again. Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh says she will filibuster bills not yet passed if Omaha Sen. Kathleen K…See the Story
Nebraska lawmakers to debate a bill on transgender students' access to bathrooms and sports teams
71% Center coverage: 17 sources
Republican Party · ColumbusLINCOLN — State Sen. Mike McDonnell’s slow march toward the Nebraska Republican Party reached its destination Wednesday after years as a firefighter, union leader and sometimes kingmaker in Democratic politics.See the Story
State Sen. Mike McDonnell’s switch to GOP could spur new push for winner-take-all in Nebraska
100% Left coverage: 1 sources