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News from June 2023

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Defense Committee Unanimously Adopts 32 of Bacon’s Amendments

By Omaha City Wire News Reports | Jun 29, 2023

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), voted Thursday morning in favor of advancing H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024.

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Omaha City Wire area weekly mass times

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the Omaha City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Championship Sports Complex Planned at Tranquility Park

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

The City of Omaha will invest $54 million at Tranquility Park to create a premier youth multi-sport complex and tournament facility.

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2023 is "Unique Exception" to Record of Annexation

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

Mayor Jean Stothert will not recommend an annexation package in 2023.

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The Mercantile Offers Retail, Housing and Entertainment on 10th Street

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

The transformation of downtown Omaha continues with the opening of Brickline at The Mercantile on 10th Street.

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Tips for MCWS Game Parking

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

Park Omaha will offer many options for baseball lovers during Omaha’s annual College World Series.

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Do Space Opens June 24 at New Location

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

A grand opening celebration Saturday, June 24, will officially welcome the public to Do Space’s new location at Omaha Public Library Milton R. Abrahams Branch, a partnership that combines the essential

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20-Year Plan Recommends Library Facility Improvements

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

After a year of research, public input, and data analysis, a 20-year Citywide Facilities Plan for Omaha Public Library (OPL) has been completed.

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Omaha City Wire area weekly mass times

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the Omaha City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Bacon Appointed to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 14, 2023

Earlier this week Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was appointed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council by Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.

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Bacon, Matsui, Scanlon, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill Holding Cruise Ship Operators Accountable for Wrongful Passenger Deaths

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 13, 2023

Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05), and Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02) introduced H.R. 3788, Hammers’ Law, last week.

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Bacon Reacts to Mexico Corn Ban Update

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 12, 2023

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the statement in response to the Biden administration’s announcement on proceeding with dispute settlement consultations with Mexico following their ban on the importation of GMO corn

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Omaha-based Mutual Omaha Insurance earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 90

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 10, 2023

A new “Corporate Equality Index” study examining companies’ policies on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” protections gave Omaha-based Mutual Omaha Insurance a score of 90.

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Omaha City Wire area weekly mass times

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the Omaha City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Omaha-based Intrado earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 100

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 9, 2023

Intrado-based Intrado was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.

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Omaha-based Berkshire Hathaway earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 0

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 8, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway, which is based in Omaha, earned a score of 0 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

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Preparations Begin for New Central Library

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

The transformation of 72nd and Dodge will continue this summer, as work begins to build the new Omaha Central Public Library at the intersection.

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Bacon Votes to Cut Deficit and Get Financial House in Order

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

Rep Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting for the Inflation Reduction Act:

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Maha Announces Move to the RiverFront

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 4, 2023

With a literal drum roll from longtime volunteers and stakeholders, Maha Festival announced a 2024 move to Omaha’s renovated Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront.

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Bacon Statement on WOTUS Ruling

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 4, 2023

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today issued a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Sackett v. EPA, a case relating to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.