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TikTok · LincolnTikTok is the most popular social media platform in the U.S. by far, with 150 million active American users as of May 2023. Despite its many American users, TikTok is not an American company. It's owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company. This fact has raised national security concerns among some officials. Some fear that China could use data from American users against the United States.See the Story
Americans consider pros and cons amid discussions of potential TikTok ban
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Lincoln, Nebraska · LincolnLetters of Love is a non-profit organization dedicated to gifting sick children handmade cards. Letters of Love currently has 222 active chapters, has received cards from over 18 countries and has provided emotional support to over 248,000 patients in childrens' hospitals throughout the world.See the Story
Letters of Love comes to UNL, students spread kindness globally
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Taxes · LincolnA bill that aims to lower property taxes by increasing the sales tax could also affect CBD and hemp product users. The Revenue Committee filed an amendment to Legislative Bill 388 that included, among other proposals, a 100% tax on CBD and consumable hemp products. Sarah Linden, owner of vape shop Generation V and Grateful Green Dispensary, said this tax would hurt her customers.See the Story
Proposed 100% tax on CBD, hemp irks retailers; Nebraska senator says bill is work in progress
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Taxes · LincolnThe plan calls for up to a 1-cent increase in state sales taxes. It also calls for hikes in taxes on cigarettes, vaping products and hemp gummies. After an initial four hours of debate, it wasn't clear the plan could generate the 33 votes from the 49-seat Unicameral.See the Story
Debate begins on ‘massive’ tax bill proposed by governor to reduce property taxes
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Lincoln, Nebraska · LincolnGov. Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Business Development Center awarded four businesses. The businesses won $298 million in federal, state and local government contracts. In 2023, the NBDC helped over 2,000 businesses owners and entrepreneurs across Nebraska. The awards and the recipients are listed below.See the Story
Four Nebraska businesses awarded for impact on Nebraska
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Lincoln, Nebraska · LincolnNebraska, a No. 8 seed, will be looking for the program's first NCAA Tournament victory when the Huskers play No. 9 seed Texas A&M on Friday. Open Harvest's meat and cheese coordinator Monty Stoakes has put together a Cheese Madness 16-cheese bracket that will crown the store's top cheese.See the Story
Nebraska economic indicator sees record jump in February
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Lincoln, Nebraska · LincolnLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Conservative lawmakers who want to intertwine religion with school curriculum in Republicandominated Nebraska presented a slew of bills Monday to the state Legislature’s education committee.See the Story
Nebraska Bills Would Mix Religion and Public Education
Lincoln, Nebraska · LincolnLincoln Police cruiser. (Courtesy of Jeff Motz/KFOR News)LINCOLN–(KFOR Mar. 27)–Another fraud case is under investigation by Lincoln Police, after an 86-year-old man and 89-year-old woman reported on Tuesday morning they got a call from someone on Monday afternoon claiming to be their grandson that attends UNL and got into an accident. LPD public information manager Erika Thomas says that same person said he was going to be cited for it. A few m…See the Story