Nebraska News

Nebraska Sued Over Immigrant Driver’s License Policy

A federal lawsuit has been filed against Nebraska over the state’s denial of driver’s licenses for young immigrants who have gotten work permits and avoided deportation under an Obama administration policy. Station KETV says the lawsuit was filed on May …

Lincoln, Nebraska Flood-Control Project Gets a Workout

Lincoln, Neb.’s Antelope Valley flood-control project got a workout with recent heavy rains, but diverted water as it was designed to do, officials said. The water that poured into the channel on the night of May 29 likely was the …

Nebraska Motorcycle Helmet Bill Will Get Another Ride

An effort to repeal Nebraska’s motorcycle-helmet law will get another ride in the Legislature, this time with a new crop of state lawmakers. Opponents who have tried for two decades to repeal the helmet law are pushing for it again, …

Economic Survey Index: Growth Slows in Midwest, Plains States

A monthly economic survey index for nine Midwest and Plains states dipped for the second consecutive month in April, but the survey’s organizer said the index indicates slow growth for the region in the coming three to six months. The …

FirstComp Launches BOP Policy in Nebraska, Tennessee, More States to Come

FirstComp, a division of Markel Service, Inc., has launched a new small business owner policy, FirstComp EssentialBOP, for FirstComp-appointed independent agents writing business in Nebraska and Tennessee. Availability in additional states is forthcoming. FirstComp EssentialBOP provides coverage for typical risks …

Laser Imaging Shows Fewer Flood Plains in Nebraska County

A new map shows fewer square miles of flood plains in eastern Nebraska’s Lancaster County. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that a laser imaging detection device attached to an aircraft was used to scan the county and other parts of …

Tyson Agrees to $4M Penalty to Resolve EPA Case

Tyson Foods Inc. will pay roughly $4 million in civil penalties to settle allegations related to eight accidental anhydrous ammonia releases in Midwest states that caused multiple injuries and one death over four years, the U.S. government and the company …

Survey Shows Growth in Midwest Economy

A monthly economic survey index for nine Midwest and Plains states jumped last month, suggesting improving economic growth for the region over the next three to six months. The Mid-America Business Conditions index hit 58.2 in March, compared with 53.1 …

Child Care Provider Liability Law Passes in Nebraska

Lawmakers have passed new insurance requirements for licensed child care providers in Nebraska. Child care services would have to provide the Department of Health and Human Services with proof of liability coverage of at least $100,000 per occurrence, under a …

Lack of Insurance, Permits Closes Nebraska City Free Bar Shuttle

Two Nebraska City, Neb., men have been told they can’t continue to offer free rides to bar patrons until the men get permits and more insurance. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Travis Gillespie and Frank Trombino say they were …