Profiles

Omaha Streetcar Project: What To Know About TIF Funding

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 4:00am

The Omaha Streetcar Authority says, “The streetcar generates the money to pay for itself by sparking new economic development and enhancing the value of what already exists along the route, without raising the property tax levy.”
(OSA)

By Kai Van Ginkel

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Right To Counsel: Fulfilling The Responsibility Of Protecting The Accused

Published by jason@omahadail... on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 5:00am

In 1963, Gideon v. Wainwright confirmed a defendant’s right to counsel, yet today the equal access to the right to counsel can be disproportionate for indigent defendants.
(Josie Charron / The Daily Record)

While the United States Supreme Court confirmed a defendant’s right to counsel in 1963 via Gideon v. Wainwright (372 U.S. 335), much work continues to level the playing field in actually ensuring proper representation for indigent defendants, says Jason D. Williamson, a leading national advocate on the issue.

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‘Future Of Human Care’: Collaboration Is Key In The Nonprofit Sector

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 5:00am

Chris Tonniges (left), President and CEO of Lutheran Family Services, and Wayne Brown, President and CEO of the Urban League of Nebraska talk at the inaugural Symposium designed to connect nonprofits with one another to create a collaborative environment.
(Courtesy of Lutheran Family Services)

Chris Tonniges, President and CEO of Lutheran Family Services, and Wayne Brown, President and CEO of the Urban League of Nebraska, found that there wasn’t a space for nonprofit executives to meet and have the opportunity to collaborate. The “Future of Human Care” Symposium was created to bring nonprofits together to harness the power of collaboration.

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Douglas County Commissioner Promotes Hopeful Future For Aging Nebraskans

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/24/2023 - 2:00am

The National Association of Counties and Commissioner, Mary Ann Borgeson of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, spoke on her chapter in the newly released book Governing on the Ground: The Past, Present, and Future of County Government. Written and compiled by Peter Golden, the book is a collection of 30 different government officials and their areas of expertise.

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The Omaha Streetcar Project Is Underway. Here’s What You Need To Know.

Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 10/09/2023 - 5:00am

For the past few years, Mayor Jean Stothert has spoken about her plans for a streetcar for Omaha. Starting last summer, the plans were officially finalized, and the Omaha Street Car Authority was established, with the intention to have the streetcar up and running by spring 2027 according to a recent newsletter from the Omaha Streetcar Authority.

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‘Right To Counsel’: NSBA’s 2023 Conference Returns Oct. 17-20

Published by jason@omahadail... on Fri, 10/06/2023 - 5:00am

Once a year, the Nebraska State Bar Association Annual Meeting brings together lawyers and judges from across the state as one Nebraska legal community.
(Courtesy of NSBA)

The right to counsel seems like a no-brainer, but at one time — unless charged with a capital (death penalty) case — defendants were often expected to represent themselves. But, Gideon v. Wainwright changed all that. Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963)

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Omaha Ranks 12th For Tech Development

Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 10/03/2023 - 2:00am

A new survey by CommercialCafe — an information hub for CRE news and reports — lists Omaha as 12th in the Midwest for tech development. Their study, ranking the 20 best cities across the entire Midwest for those interested in the tech field, covered multiple factors:

Number of tech companies per 1,000 businesses

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Pansing Hogan Ernst & Buser LLP Is Pleased To Announce That McKinley W. Wilson Has Joined The Firm As An Associate Attorney

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 1:00am

Ms. Wilson was admitted to the Nebraska Bar in 2023. Wilson graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting, cum laude in 2019. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a Master of Science in Anatomy in 2020. She received her law degree from Creighton University, cum laude in 2023. Her practice focuses on Commercial Lending, Real Estate Transactions, Land Development, and Sanitary and Improvement District matters.

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Bridging The Gap Between Foster Care And Adulthood — With Coffee

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 5:00am

Astute Coffee connects young adults to the workforce and supports their self-sufficiency through personal and professional development Programming. (Shutterstock)

Astute Coffee is a social enterprise nonprofit that helps young people who have aged out of the foster care system, giving them steady employment to help them develop job skills as well as life skills to young adults who have not had the chance to learn them elsewhere.

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Truth Or Fallacy: Can Politicians Be Above The Law?

Published by admin on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 5:00am

The US Capital building in Washington D.C.
(Shutterstock)

In March of 2022 nine-term Nebraska Senator Jeff Fortenberry was found guilty of three felony counts for making false statements to the FBI and concealing information about his campaign donations. The investigation stemmed from a campaign donation by Nigerian billionaire, Gilbert Chagoury. Through three strawmen, Chagoury donated $30,000 to Fortenberry’s campaign in 2016. When brought to court, Fortenberry denied any such contributions.