Fred Knapp

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How Nebraska And Colorado Are Dealing With Coronavirus Surges

Friday, November 13, 2020

Nebraska's governor is under pressure to take action as coronavirus cases soar. Meanwhile, Colorado's governor says his state will be the next hot spot if people don't change their behavior.

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The Economy In Nebraska Fares Better Than Other States During COVID-19

Monday, August 03, 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Nebraska.

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Wyoming And Nebraska Farmers Concerned After Critical Irrigation Tunnel Collapses

Thursday, August 01, 2019

Farmers in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska lost irrigation water after a tunnel collapsed. Repairs are underway, but it's unclear if farmers will be able to save their crops and who will pay.

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Nebraska Towns Struggle To Pay Their Share Of Flooding Relief

Friday, March 22, 2019

Local governments pick up a share of the cost of disaster relief, but most is paid for by the federal government. In Nebraska, some towns will scramble to pay their part after recent floods.

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Nebraska's Small Communities Are In Recovery Mode As They Cope With Massive Flooding

Monday, March 18, 2019

Nebraska cities are among many across the Midwest struggling with flooding. An intense storm caused the Missouri and Platte Rivers to rise, costing lives and widespread property damage.

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Nebraska May Join Utah, Idaho in Putting Medicaid Expansion Before Voters

Friday, July 06, 2018

A coalition in Nebraska turned in enough signatures to put Medicaid expansion on November's ballot. Supporters say expansion could bring health insurance to around 90,000 low-income Nebraskans

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Nebraska Could Still Keep Keystone XL Pipeline From Being Built

Friday, August 11, 2017

When President Trump approved the Keystone XL Pipeline in March, many people thought that meant the controversial project would finally be built. But the pipeline still needs approval from Nebraska.

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Nebraska Lawmakers Override Veto; Abolish Death Penalty

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Nebraska's governor had tried to veto a bill repealing the death penalty but the one-house legislature overrode the veto. Nebraska has executed only three prisoners since the 1950s, the last in 1997.

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Even If Keystone Pipeline Rejected, Oil May Still Cross Neb. By Rail

Monday, June 02, 2014

The proposed Keystone XL pipeline has generated controversy, especially in Nebraska, where opposition to transporting crude from the oil sands of Canada has delayed a national decision on the project.

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