Omaha City Wire

Bacon announces key inclusions in MILCON VA appropriations bill

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 6, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced the inclusion of several priorities in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for 2025. The bill, which underscores a commitment to veterans and national security, passed the House on Wednesday with a vote of 209 to 197.

Lawmakers introduce bill aimed at strengthening indian child welfare act

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 5, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), along with Reps. Judy Chu (D-CA-28), Tom Cole (R-OK-04), Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), and Dan Kildee (D-MI-08) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2024. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) will introduce the legislation in the Senate.

Omaha City Wire area weekly mass times

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 3, 2024

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

Rep. Don Bacon announces key priorities included in 2024 Farm Bill

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 3, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee since 2017, announced that five of his priorities have been included in the final bipartisan 2024 Farm Bill. The bill, which has passed out of the House Agriculture Committee, aims to benefit farmers, ranchers, rural America, the food insecure, and American taxpayers.

How many companies in cities across Douglas County received FDA citations in May?

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Douglas County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in May, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).