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World's second-largest economy still faces obstacles
cyberattacks on Western computer networks. Nebraska has made a major push to increase trade with China. Last year, Gov. Dave Heineman led a trade mission there, accompanied by state officials and business leaders. Since, the state has opened a permanent trade from Omaha.com Read more »
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Local sales tax bill falls one vote short of approval
votes to pass then. A year ago, the Nebraska Legislature passed the half-cent sales tax bill and then overrode a veto by Gov. Dave Heineman to make it the law. It allows cities to levy up to a 2-cent local sales tax, with local voters’ approval. Cash-strapped from Omaha.com Read more »
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Jean Stothert wins by wide margin to become Omaha's first woman mayor
supporters mingled during Jean Stothert's mayoral race party at the German-American Society hall in Omaha. Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman congratulates Mayor-elect Jean Stothert after her victory on Tuesday night. Jean Stothert made it look easy. The Republican from Omaha.com Read more »
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Heineman Consults Former Governors Who Served In Senate
he contemplates a bid for Senate, the GOP’s top recruit — Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman — is engaging some former governors who made the same transition. The shift from a state’s head honcho to being one of 100 is unique. The slow-moving gears and partisanship from Roll Call Read more »
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Neb. lawmakers override veto on retirement bill
Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers have voted to override Gov. Dave Heineman's veto on a public-school retirement bill. In his veto message, Heineman criticized a part of the bill that doubled the state's retirement contribution from 1 percent to 2 percent. He from San Antonio Express Read more »
