Nebraska
Nebraska senators adjourn for the day after taking roll call
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) – After passing a second vote on Friday, the legislature didn’t do much on Monday morning.
It was a very unusual set of circumstances, as senators took roll call for the day and then adjourned.
As for the bill they’re dealing with, LB34, is very different from what it looked like at the beginning of the session. There are no new taxes enforced to bring property tax relief, and it seeks to limit how much local governments can spend. It would also make Nebraska property tax credits easier to access.
Grand Island Sen. Ray Aguilar said he feels like they are nearing the finish line.
“Progress is coming along fine, it’s been long and tedious to get to the point we’re at right now, and hopefully we can wrap up this week and get back home,” Aguilar said.
Aguilar said he’s hopeful they have the votes needed to get the bill passed in the special session.
“I think for everyone, honestly, even for the people that opposed it early on, I think are going to be on board to make sure this passes,” Aguilar said.
Aguilar said while he optimistic the bill will get passed this week, there is a chance of a delay.
“The only roadblock I would anticipate is if possibly one of the senators tried to add something into it and he could bring one of the bills back off of final readings,” Aguilar said.
The third round of debate is expected to start on Tuesday morning. Gov. Jim Pillen said those caps on local government spending are crucial to the bill, and if those caps are lesser, the governor has threatened to veto the bill.
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HARTINGTON, Neb. (KTIV) – The 38th annual Tour de Nebraska bicycle ride started Wednesday morning, June 24, sending more than 200 cyclists from across 21 states on a five-day trip that begins and ends in Hartington.
Day 1 consisted of a 50-mile ride from Hartington to Vermillion, South Dakota. Tour Director Charlie Schilling said the weather was “absolutely gorgeous” as riders took in parts of Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa from their bikes.
Ray Hanley, visiting from Little Rock, Arkansas, said he rides “three, four days a week” and has ridden in 30 countries. Randy and Therese Kiser said they have biked in several foreign countries — including Italy, Portugal, Croatia and Ireland — and decided to ride in Nebraska this year.
Schilling said the tour relies on community partners and rest-stop towns along the route to support riders and help create a good experience. Riders also pointed to support along the way, including food, access to bike mechanics and hospitality.
What’s next on the route
On Day 2, riders are scheduled for a 54-mile loop through Elk Point, South Dakota, and Akron, Iowa, before returning to Vermillion. Schilling said some cyclists plan to ride a “century,” or 100 miles, on Day 2.
From Vermillion, the route continues to Crofton, Nebraska, before the ride returns to Hartington for the finish.
Schilling asked drivers to be courteous around cyclists and help keep everyone safe.
Local rider finishes Day 1 in four hours
KTIV also spoke with Gabe Broz, a Nebraska rider who finished Day 1 in four hours. Broz said gummy worms and gummy bears are his “secret trick” along the trail.
Broz said the hills were not too bad, but the wind was “kind of a killer” for him.
Day 2 for riders is scheduled to include Elk Point, South Dakota; Akron, Iowa; and Spink, South Dakota, before returning to Vermillion.
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Nebraska
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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) – A Grand Island lottery player is holding a winning ticket worth $22,000, according to the Nebraska Lottery.
Officials said one ticket purchased for the Monday, June 22 2by2 drawing matched all four winning numbers to claim the game’s top prize.
The Nebraska Lottery confirmed the ticket was sold at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, 118 Wilmar Ave. in Grand Island.
The winning numbers for the June 22 drawing were Red 10 and 18, and White 17 and 23.
Nebraska Lottery officials noted winning lottery tickets expire 180 days after the drawing, and prizes of $20,000 or more must be claimed in person at Nebraska Lottery headquarters in Lincoln. More information on claiming prizes is available at nelottery.com or by calling 800-587-5200.
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