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Status of the Session – January 11, 2021

The Nebraska Legislature convened for the 2021 session on January 3. The order of business on the first day included swearing in eight new senators and the selection of

Advocating for a Pro-Business Climate

At the Greater Omaha Chamber, it’s our mission to champion a thriving business community and a prosperous region. To do that, we head up initiatives that focus on people,

Economic Inclusion Benefits Everyone

Economic inclusion benefits everyone. It’s not just the right thing to do, but an economic imperative. Read more about the Chambers efforts.

Status of the Session – March 16, 2020

The status of the Legislature’s 2020 session is . . . uncertain, unsettled, fluid, This morning, Speaker Scheer announced that proceedings have been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19

Status of the Session – March 3, 2020

Senators have passed the halfway point in the 2020 session, and there is a bit of heavy lifting to do before the scheduled April 23 adjournment. Committee hearings concluded

The Battle for Incentives is in Full Swing

by David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber In 2005, when the Nebraska Unicameral passed the Nebraska Advantage Act, the bill included a built-in sunset provision. Nebraska’s

Status of the Session – January 31, 2020

The 2020 session of the Legislature is in its fourth week, and days are split between morning floor debate and afternoon hearings. In each case, proceedings swing between the

Status of the Session – January 16, 2020

Senators returned for the 2020 session on January 8. This is called the short session, but even before the April 23 target adjournment date it is bound to feel

Good for Nebraska – Incentives Mean Opportunity

With all-in attitude applauding collaboration, Nebraska legislators, economic developers, community leaders and chambers of commerce executives rallied earlier this month in support of ImagiNE Nebraska (LB720), launching a statewide