Bill would create new donation fund for Nebraskans with disabilities

Nebraskans with disabilities would be able to apply for expanded savings accounts propelled by tax breaks for private donations to a new state fund aimed at boosting them, under a new legislative proposal.

February 3, 2025Updated: February 3, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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State

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Family business in Norfolk breaks ground on new expansion

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No capacity: State’s Public Guardian Office rejects nearly all requests to represent vulnerable Nebraskans

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Omaha man arrested in Scottsbluff on sex assault charges

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Sports

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4 hrs 56 mins ago

100-Meter Sprinters, 4x400 Relay Among Bauer Open Standouts

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Cougar notes: WNCC's Travers earns Region IX softball player of the week

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Johnson-Brock earns eight top medals

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Scottsbluff, Hemingford highlight strong day at Mitchell golf invites

April 15th 2026, 2:20 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

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