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In a Q&A with the Journal Star, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen defended his controversial tax plan and the money he personally stands to save through historic property tax cuts.
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Nebraska coach Matt Rhule didn't hedge. Husker players didn't hold back or waffle. NU spent its turn at Big Ten Media Days laying out why it expects a jump.
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Gov. Jim Pillen on Wednesday called the Nebraska Legislature back to Lincoln for an "extraordinary session" aimed at reducing property taxes in the state.
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Gov. Jim Pillen's pledge to cut Nebraskans' property taxes in half would reduce his own tax bill by nearly $1 million, a Journal Star analysis of property records found.
The Lincoln Board of Education also discussed the purchase of 150 more vape-detection devices, three electric buses and a contract with First Student for contracted bus drivers.聽
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Tony Petitti addressed all of the expected topics, but he didn't have enough answers to inspire those who are unsettled by the new-look Big Ten.
Money talks, and it dominated the morning at Big Ten Media Days. Here's a closer look at what Tony Petitti had to say.
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After flooding in late May, the Saunders County Fairgrounds were in need of some serious cleanup. Luckily, community members came to the rescue.
Over the past six months, Rahmir Johnson has become the leader of the running back room, said Nebraska running back coach E.J. Barthel.聽
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