Business park project boundary change approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 28 intended to provide greater flexibility in the siting of a proposed North Omaha business park.
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Urban Affairs
Middle-income housing program expanded
The construction of rent-to-own housing units in urban areas will qualify for state assistance under a bill approved by lawmakers May 28.
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Veto of housing agency bed bug requirements sustained
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a measure requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations fell short May 27.
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Housing agency bed bug requirements vetoed, override motion filed
Gov. Jim Pillen vetoed a bill May 20 requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations.
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Housing agency bed bug requirements passed
Lawmakers approved a bill May 14 requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations.
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Street improvement district changes approved
Lawmakers passed a measure May 9 allowing first class cities to use general funds to pay for street improvements rather than levy a special assessment on adjacent properties.
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Street improvement district changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 25 to a measure that would allow first class cities to use general funds to pay for street improvements rather than levy a special assessment on adjacent properties.
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Middle-income housing program expansion clears first round
The construction of rent-to-own housing units in urban areas would qualify for state assistance under a measure advanced from general file April 23.
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Housing agency bed bug requirements amended, advanced
A proposal requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations advanced to the final round of debate April 9 after lawmakers amended it to include a reporting requirement.
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Bed bug inspections, other housing agency requirements advanced
A measure requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to control bed bug infestations advanced to select file March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include two other bills related to urban affairs.
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Business park project boundary change advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill intended to provide greater flexibility in the siting of a proposed North Omaha business park.
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TIF authorization proposed for areas lacking affordable housing
Nebraska communities could carry out redevelopment projects that use tax-increment financing in areas with little affordable housing under a bill heard Feb. 25 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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Apprenticeship requirements for TIF projects considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on a bill intended to increase the number of skilled tradespeople in Nebraska.
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Street improvement district changes considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would eliminate a disparity in how Nebraska cities pay for street improvements.
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Session Review: Urban Affairs
The Urban Affairs Committee advanced bills this session intended to coordinate anti-poverty initiatives, address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency and give community members greater say in the development of a proposed inland port district in Omaha.
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