Suttle Tax Hike: “No Sale” in Lincoln
NEBRASKAWATCHDOG.ORG

Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle’s plan to raise the city’s sales tax is falling on deaf ears at the State Capitol.

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Johanns Opposes Student Loan Bill
OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., says his concern for Nebraska families is driving his opposition to legislation that would turn control of student loans over to the government -- not lobbying from private student loan provider Nelnet Inc. of Lincoln.

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What's Booming In A Recession? Lobbying in D.C.
OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

The recession has taken a toll on corporate bottom lines and public budgets, but lobbying the federal government continues to be a booming enterprise.Midlands companies, universities, nonprofit organizations and local governments spend millions every year to lobby the federal government. While some have pared back recently, many have maintained their lobbying budgets or even increased them significantly.

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State Aid Changes Would Keep Rates Flat
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR

The hearing Monday on proposed changes in state aid that would save about $34 million in state taxes next fiscal year was short and sweet.

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Another Democrat To Seek Nebraska Secretary of State Office
SIOUX CITY JOURNAL

The May Primary is getting more interesting as another Democrat announces her plan to run for Nebraska Secretary of State.

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