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Omaha council approves settlement, speed limit and SRO contracts
Elections and votingThe Omaha City Council acted on a Blackstone building settlement, a lower speed limit and SRO contracts.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 16, 2026
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News · NE
Omaha council approves purchase of building on streetcar route
Elections and votingThe city can move ahead with acquiring a damaged building located along Omaha’s streetcar route.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
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Omaha council approves four school-police agreements
EducationThe annual agreements govern officer placements but do not specify which methods officers may use inside schools.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 16, 2026
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OPS proposes 8.2-cent levy increase after aid shortfall
Economy and jobsOmaha Public Schools would also draw nearly from reserves under its proposed 2026-2027 budget.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
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Omaha schools propose 8.2-cent levy increase
EducationThe proposed levy increase is part of the district’s response to a reduction in state aid for this school year.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 13, 2026