8/17/20 • Day 57 of Phase III • Nationwide case trends
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City Council Divests $2 Million from Police to Community Resources
Omaha City Council President Chris Jerram asked the city’s finance department to modify the proposed 2021 budget to move $2 million from the police department to community programs. The council will debate the budget again tomorrow.
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Good morning,
Today we have stories about tomorrow’s debate following Omaha City Council President Chris Jerram requesting $2 million be divested from the Omaha Police Department budget, officials predicting mail-in voting will approach historic numbers this November and Gov. Pete Ricketts taking action on two controversial bills.
Your Top Local Stories
In Omaha
- Ragweed season has hit Nebraska, which can have similar side effects to COVID-19.
- As college students return to residence halls, many of the age-old comforts of dorm living now include temperature checks, social distancing and more protections against COVID-19.
- A string of shootings this weekend left one person dead and four others injured.
- Ralston Public Schools reported three new cases of COVID-19 among students.
Around the State
- A state audit showed the former Nebraska State Fair chief financial officer misused funds.
- Despite unease around mail-in voting and the future of the USPS, Nebraska officials say they expect the number of absentee ballots cast this November to approach the primary’s historic turnout.
- Nebraska and Iowa Democrats are preparing for an atypical national convention.
- Gov. Pete Ricketts took action on two controversial bills, vetoing a bill that would provide protections from workplace hair discrimination while passing an anti-abortion bill. Advocates of the protections against hair discrimination are still pushing for it to pass.
- Broken Bow Public Schools closed down most of its classes after 24 staff members were exposed to COVID-19.
What to do during quarantine?
From our list of things to do during quarantine:
Caribbean Delight
2304 N. 72nd Street
From savory spiced beef pastries to rich and delicious curries, the hearty Jamaican cuisine served by CD will satisfy the soul. Your tastebuds, on the other hand, will never have enough to calm the craving.
Daily Comic
Omaha, NE 68107