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Fred Knapp
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Reporter and Producer, Nebraska Public Media
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By Fred Knapp Verified| Nebraska Public Media Verified Mobile online sports betting would be legal in Nebraska under a bill advancing in the Legislature, but trouble could still lie ahead for the proposal. Sen. Eliot Bostar introduced the proposed state constitutional amendment that would let people make sports bets on their phone from anywhere in the state. Bostar says Nebraskans are already betting, either by going to a casino, a neighboring state or using illegal, unregulated platforms.
By Fred Knapp Verified| Nebraska Public Media Verified The Nebraska Legislature advanced a bill Friday scaling back various tax incentive programs in an effort to help close the state’s budget gap. Introducing the proposal, Sen. Brad von Gillern, chair of the Revenue Committee, compared it to what households have to do, and alluded to the Nebraska Constitution’s balanced budget requirement. “When we face a budget deficit at home, we can either find ways to bring in more income or cut our expenses," he said.
By Fred Knapp Verified| Nebraska Public Media Verified Mobile online sports betting would be legal in Nebraska under a bill advancing in the Legislature, but trouble could still lie ahead for the proposal. Sen. Eliot Bostar introduced the proposed state constitutional amendment that would let people make sports bets on their phone from anywhere in the state. Bostar says Nebraskans are already betting, either by going to a casino, a neighboring state or using illegal, unregulated platforms.
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Nebraska Public Media
Nebraska Public Media, formerly known as Nebraska Educational Telecommunications (NET), is a state network of public radio and television stations in Nebraska. It is operated by the Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission and is headquartered in Lincoln, with a satellite studio in Omaha. The network began operations in 1954 and has since expanded to include both television and radio services. Nebraska Public Media operates television stations that are part of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), offering a variety of educational, informational, and entertainment programs. Its radio stations are affiliated with National Public Radio (NPR), providing news and cultural content. The network also produces original programming, including local sports and educational shows, and engages audiences through digital platforms like social media and streaming services. The mission of Nebraska Public Media is to inspire, inform, and engage audiences throughout Nebraska and beyond. It aims to connect citizens with valuable content that enriches their lives, making it an important resource in the community.
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
+1 800-634-6788
Founded: 1954