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kwit.org > podcast > spm-news > 2026-01-14 > omaha-tribe-to-discuss-legislative-plans

Omaha Tribe to discuss legislative plans

Omaha Tribe to discuss legislative plans5+ hour, 56+ min ago   (185+ words) The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska will hold a press conference Thursday at the Nebraska State Capitol to discuss the tribe's legislative plans. John Cartier, Attorney General of the Tribe, told Siouxland Public Media Wednesday the tribe plans to introduce two…...

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kwit.org > podcast > spm-news > 2026-01-12 > nebraska-dhhs-to-release-3m-for-domestic-violence-services

Nebraska DHHS to release $3M for Domestic Violence Services

Nebraska DHHS to release $3M for Domestic Violence Services2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (139+ words) The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that it would release $3 million in previously appropriated funds for domestic violence services. The funds were allocated in the 2025 legislative session and were delayed in reaching grantee organizations. In a…...

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kwit.org > podcast > spm-pm > 2026-01-08 > s-d-governor-backs-plan-for-no-raises-for-state-employees-nebraska-officials-mull-school-funding-change

S.D. Governor proposes no raises for state employees, Nebraska officials mull school funding change

S.D. Governor proposes no raises for state employees, Nebraska officials mull school funding change6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (182+ words) The South Dakota Legislature session will begin on January 13, and Governor Larry Rhoden is holding firm on his priorities, including no raises for wide swaths of state employees. On Wednesday, Rhoden said it's time to get to work on passing…...

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kwit.org > podcast > spm-news > 2026-01-05 > with-2026-midterm-elections-ahead-candidate-filing-period-begins-in-nebraska

With 2026 midterm elections ahead, candidate filing period begins in Nebraska

With 2026 midterm elections ahead, candidate filing period begins in Nebraska1+ week, 2+ day ago   (143+ words) There will be a big midterm election in November 2026, with some governor, congressional, legislative and county seats determined by voters in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The first state to open its candidate filing period is Nebraska, which began Monday....