By Karlha Velásquez Rivas *This is a translated version of a Spanish story that ran in El Perico. The conversation originally took place in English and has been edited for length. Kimara Snipe is a Communications Manager and Youth Specialist at the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table and a library specialist at the Omaha Public Library […]
Tensions flared as commissioners clashed on how to dole out funds as well as whether to increase the allotment from $10 million to $35 million. They also earmarked $4 toward utility assistance as MUD and OPPD plan to end moratoriums on service disconnects. By Chris Bowling The red light glared as the clock ran out, […]
A map of Census self-response rates among census tracts in Douglas County. Map created by the U.S. Census Bureau. By Chris Bowling / The Reader Nearly two months since mailers went out, Nebraskans are filing their Census surveys with the best of them, ranking fourth in the nation in percentages of citizens who’ve already self responded. However, […]
Click to access the full 84-page Candidate Profiles 2020 Guide. The League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha and Heartland Workers Center have compiled this statewide resource for Nebraska voters. More info about voting: Vote411.org See Content Guide below. CONTENTS: U.S. Senate (p. 2) U.S. Nebraska House of Representatives District 2 (p. 8) Legislature District 05 (p. […]
Until March 7, creatives wishing to participate in the 2020 Census Challenge, announced by theU.S. Census Bureau at the beginning of the year, have the opportunity, where up to $30,000 can be earned for the first original video and in the language of their choice. The challenge is to send a short audiovisual (30 seconds […]
