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Could legal online sports betting be the answer to Nebraska’s property tax issue?
Starting on Thursday, July 25, Nebraska legislators will meet for a special session called by Governor, Jim Pillen. The goal of this special session is to discuss the property tax reform issue in the state. Previously, reports had indicated that legal sports betting might not be available to residents until 2026. However, legislators are expected to discuss the potential legalization of online sports betting. There’s a belief from Governor Pillen that revenue from online sports betting could be a source of property tax reduction. Pillen claims that property taxes could be decreased by 50% as online sports betting is projected to bring in $30 million annually in Nebraska, according to KETV.
Governor Pillen Appoints Interim Director to Nebraska State Historical Society
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced an interim appointment for director of the Nebraska State Historical Society. Cindy Drake will oversee the agency starting on July 25. She has served as a librarian with the Historical Society for 45 years. “Cindy is the right person to fill...
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Reaygan Spitz naps with Reba, her show cow, before the 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at the Polk County Fair on July 19. From fairgrounds to the classroom, Nebraska 4-H impacts more than 30,000 youth across the Cornhusker State each year. The program is part of Nebraska Extension in UNL's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Learn more about the annual impacts of 4-H and other Nebraska Extension programs (including a list by county) here.
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