Nebraska
A Zyn tax: Nebraska lawmakers consider levy on alternative nicotine products
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Another tax is on the table as Nebraska lawmakers try to come up with the money to reduce property taxes.
On Wednesday, the Revenue Committee considered an amendment that would tax alternative nicotine products like the increasingly popular Zyn pouches.
Users would pay a 10-cent tax per ounce under the amendment to Legislative Bill 9.
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Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward said some children who used to vape have switched to products like Zyn since schools installed vape detectors.
“It’s nicotine powder in a little pouch,” she said. “You can put it in your mouth, and it’s not as obvious as if you’re smoking on a device.”
Hughes said 385 million cans of Zyn were shipped to the U.S. in 2023, a 62% increase from 2022.
The Revenue Committee will hold an executive session Thursday morning.
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Nebraska
Nebraska rewards men’s basketball assistants for its best season in history with contract extensions
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg announced Tuesday that assistants Nate Loenser, Ernie Zeigler and Pat Monaghan and general manager Luca Virgilio have signed contract extensions following the best season in program history.
Hoiberg, the Associated Press national coach of the year, also named Loenser associate head coach.
The Cornhuskers finished 28-7 overall, tied for second in the Big Ten at 15-5 and beat Troy for their first-ever NCAA Tournament win and then Vanderbilt to reach the Sweet 16. They were No. 14 in the final AP Top 25.
“The success our program had this year is really a testament to the efforts of our entire staff, and it is important to reward them for all of their work,” Hoiberg said. “The work they pour into our players is evident in their development in our program. Nate, Ernie and Luca have been vital over the last four years in helping us build a winning culture and enjoy sustained success that Nebraska basketball has not seen in a long time.”
Loenser, who coordinates the defense, got a two-year extension through the 2028-29 season starting at $525,000 annually. Zeigler, who works with the offense and plays a major role in game planning, got a one-year extension through 2027-28 starting at $420,000 annually. Monaghan, who assists in player development, game planning and recruiting, was extended through 2027-28 at $350,000 annually.
Virgilio, who has been with Hoiberg all seven seasons at Nebraska, is in charge of roster management and retention as general manager. His extension is through 2027-28 and pays $350,000 annually.
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Zach Pluhacek has been appointed as the new inspector general of the Nebraska Correctional System.
Pluhacek replaces former Inspector General Doug Koebernick, who resigned to work for the legislative audit office.
The office of inspector general for corrections was created in 2015 following a scandal involving the early release of some prisoners and a killing spree by released prisoner Nikko Jenkins.
Its duties include conducting investigations, audits, inspections, and other oversight of the Nebraska correctional system for the Legislature.
Pluhacek has worked for the office of inspector general since 2020. Before that he was as a legislative aide after working as a reporter and editor for the Lincoln Journal Star.
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