03/01/21 • Nebraska vaccine data • Nationwide case trends
Proposal for New Prison Faces Opposition
One solution to Nebraska’s state-of-emergency prison overcrowding is to build a new prison. But some say the state should focus on reform first.
Reed Moore’s Daily Rundown
Good Afternoon,
Today we have stories about an online fundraising event for the Nebraska Humane Society, protests in Omaha and Lincoln, and legislation to ban conversion therapy statewide in Nebraska.
Around Omaha
- A fundraising event live-streamed on Facebook raises more than $9,000 for the Nebraska Humane Society.
- A protest is held in Omaha to condemn the military coup in Myanmar, with more protests planned.
- Omaha police and public-safety officials are investigating three small fires at Creighton University.
- OPS officials say freshmen academies and career pathways will be implemented in high schools this fall, giving students an opportunity to explore new skills and career choices.
Around Nebraska
- Nearly 100 Nebraskans gather at the Capitol to protest the building of a new prison.
- Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban conversion therapy throughout the state.
- The Nebraska Republican Party passes a resolution expressing “deep disappointment and sadness” about U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse’s six years in service, but they stop short of censuring Sasse.
Reed Moore’s Things To Do
Pre St. Patty’s Day Kickoff
Disabled American Veterans South Omaha
- March 13
- 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- No Cover
DAV South Omaha’s inaugural Wear’n of the Green Party will be a roaring good time. Open to the public and free, the event offers fun and supports an honorable establishment at the same time.
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