Lincoln Council Sets Aug. 12 Vote on 2026-28 Budget Changes
Lincoln City Council will review final proposed changes to the 2026-28 budget Aug. 10 and vote on the amendments Aug. 12, before adoption Aug. 24.
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Lincoln Seeks Proposals for Long-Term Water-System Master Plan
Lincoln issued a request for proposals for a 2026 water-system facilities master plan, with responses due Aug. 7 as the city plans for future growth.
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Lincoln’s 2026 election petitions could change city election dates and council terms
Three proposed Lincoln charter amendments await Lancaster County signature verification before officials decide whether voters will see them on the November 3, 2026, ballot.
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Nebraska’s projected budget deficit reaches $223 million after another weak month of tax receipts
Nebraska’s net General Fund receipts finished fiscal 2025-26 $228.996 million below forecast after four straight monthly misses, reopening a current budget gap as agencies prepare new requests.
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Lincoln residents get an early look at planned 70th Street improvements
Lincoln will host an August 6 open house on planned 70th Street improvements, including pavement, signal, bus-stop and ADA work anticipated for 2027.
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Judge blocks Lincoln minimum-wage ordinance while state lawsuit proceeds
A July 17 injunction prevents Lincoln from enforcing its new wage ordinance. Nebraska’s $15 statewide minimum wage and separate youth-wage rules remain in effect while the legal challenge continues.
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UNL-led project receives federal Genesis Mission funding to advance AI and 6G research
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln-led project has received Department of Energy Genesis Mission funding for work involving artificial intelligence and 6G technologies.
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Lincoln City Council schedules Aug. 3 hearing on proposed FY2026-28 budget
Lincoln City Council’s budget calendar sets an Aug. 3 public hearing on the proposed FY2026-28 budget, followed by amendment deadlines and a planned Aug. 24 adoption.
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Judge blocks Lincoln from enforcing its local minimum-wage ordinance
A Lancaster County District Court order bars Lincoln from enforcing its local minimum-wage ordinance while the legal challenge continues, leaving the Nebraska Wage and Hour Act as the governing standard.
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Lincoln mayor’s proposed 2026-28 budget prioritizes public safety, infrastructure
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird presented Lincoln’s proposed 2026-28 city budget on July 6, identifying public safety and infrastructure as priorities ahead of City Council review.
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Lincoln’s July rainfall topped normal, but year-to-date total remains below average
Lincoln recorded 4.33 inches of precipitation in July, exceeding the month’s 3.25-inch normal. Through July, however, the city remained 1.35 inches below its normal precipitation total for the year.
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Nebraska ends tax incentives for new data centers and launches resource-impact review
Gov. Jim Pillen’s executive order bars new data-center projects from receiving ImagiNE Nebraska Act tax credits and directs a state task force to examine water, land and electricity concerns.
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Lincoln City Council scheduled to hear proposed 2026-28 budget Aug. 3
The Lincoln City Council is scheduled to hold a public meeting and budget hearing Aug. 3 on Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird’s proposed two-year city budget.
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Lancaster County Super Fair begins its 2026 run in Lincoln
The Lancaster County Super Fair is underway in Lincoln, with its listed 2026 schedule running from July 30 through Aug. 8.
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Lancaster County Super Fair underway in Lincoln through Aug. 8
The 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair is underway at Lincoln’s Sandhills Global Event Center and is scheduled to continue through Aug. 8.
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Lincoln budget heads to Aug. 3 hearing with public safety and infrastructure priorities
Lincoln’s proposed 2026-28 budget would increase planned city spending by about 5%, with major commitments for public safety, infrastructure, housing and water-system work before an Aug. 3 public hearing.
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Lincoln Gas Holds at $4.006 While Diesel Eases to $4.913
Lincoln metro regular gas held at $4.006 per gallon July 31 while diesel eased to $4.913; both remained well above year-ago averages.
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Lincoln Gas and Diesel Averages Edge Higher From Prior Day
Lincoln metro regular gas and diesel rose slightly from the prior day on July 29, but both averages remained below their levels from one week earlier.
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Lincoln council advances six tentative budget changes; two fail
Lincoln City Council advanced six tentative 2026-28 budget changes and rejected two others before the next public hearing and scheduled August adoption vote.
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Lincoln Planning Commission weighs North Forty Plaza expansion, easement and vacations (July 8)
Lincoln NE: July 8 Planning Commission agenda includes a North Forty Plaza request to add 90 multifamily units, plus a conservation easement and street/alley vacations.
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Lincoln launches “Love Your Land Phil” waste diversion campaign—what residents need to know
Lincoln’s “Love Your Land Phil” waste-diversion campaign starts in July. Here’s what it asks residents to change, plus the official “What Bin” tool and hotline.
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Lincoln residents: West “A” water main open house is today—watch & get alerts
Lincoln NE – The City of Lincoln West “A” water main replacement virtual open house runs 6–7 p.m. today. Get the Zoom and TextLNK tips.