Maptician's latest software upgrade helps companies navigate the return-to-work process after COVID-19. Its founders have ties to the state, and the company is planning to hire technology, product, sales and marketing employees in Lincoln.

There was some tension in the room as the nine-member special committee met to lay the groundwork for how to proceed, but split votes on a couple of decisions did not result in strictly partisan divisions.

LINCOLN, Neb., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Year-over-year improvements in asking and auction values continue to be the trend across the used construction equipment, agricultural equipment, and commercial truck markets, according to a new Sandhills Global Market Report. Of the three markets, farm equipment exhibited the smallest value increases, as indicated by the accompanying chart. The Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI) for heavy-duty trucks showed the most pronounced increase, posting a 39.2% YOY rise within the auction market in May and a 10.8% YOY increase in asking values. Buyers and sellers can use the information in Sandhills EVI to monitor equipment markets and maximize returns on acquisition, liquidation, and related business decisions.

(The Center Square) – A group of 20 Republican governors sent a letter Tuesday to President Joe Biden urging him to secure the southern border and stem the influx of migrants illegally entering the country.

The tax bill is amended so that a future Legislature can revisit phased-in increases in the tax break after five years. 

"We call on you to take action on the crisis at the southern border immediately," the letter from 20 Republican governors says. "The crisis is too big to ignore and is now spilling over the border states into all of our states."

Ricky E. Anthony pleaded no contest to two counts of motor vehicle homicide, which prosecutors enhanced because he's a habitual criminal, for unintentionally causing the deaths of Rachel Curry, 32, and Chloe Curry, 15.

(The Center Square) – The state of Nebraska is set to receive a little more than $1 billion in federal funding as part of the "American Rescue Plan" passed by Congress earlier this year.

Nancy Petitto said civic engagement, political advocacy and "an active commitment to justice" led her to run for office.

Albert "Butch" Butts, 79, died on Feb. 14 of complications of COVID-19. He was a hard worker and a kind and generous man who left behind a big family to mourn his passing.

OMAHA, Neb., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx, the only locally-focused, global private aviation company providing aircraft management, joint ownership and jet card membership services through its 19 private terminal locations nationwide, today announced the debut of its 20th location, Jet Linx Miami. Located at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Jet Linx Miami will open in early Fall 2021 as the Company's first location to serve the Florida marketplace. The announcement was made by Jamie Walker, President & CEO of Jet Linx.

Sen. Tom Brewer of Gordon introduced two amendments that addressed what he and other senators said could be too burdensome of training requirements on law enforcement departments in rural areas of the state.

OMAHA, Neb., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Theresa Aronson has been promoted to Director of Operations, and Cori Barnes has been promoted to Director of Medical Services, Omaha National Insurance Company announced this week.

LINCOLN - Nebraska state senators debated a bill for several hours last week in the Legislature that would increase the state’s share of the cost of education in school districts primarily funded by property tax revenue.

The Aksarben Foundation and the Platte Institute will join the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce in implementation of Blueprint's initiatives.

"Sunset Poultry's proposed facility not only meets, but exceeds, the standards for a special-use permit," attorney Mary Jacobsen said in an opening statement.

OMAHA, Neb., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vishal M. Kothari, MD, FACS, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Surgeon for his outstanding contributions to the fields of Medicine & Education and acknowledgment of his professional excellence with Nebraska Medicine – Lauritzen Outpatient Center.               

OMAHA, Neb., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad today announced that 63 companies won the 2020 Pinnacle Award for their dedication and commitment to safely transporting chemicals by rail. The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments.

Speaker of the Legislature Mike Hilgers of Lincoln argued that the provision endangered the ability of senators to create a regulatory structure to implement the casino gambling initiative.

The nonpartisan general election for Omaha, Neb., will be held on May 11. The top-two primary was held on April 6. Candidates will be competing for mayor and seven city council seats. On election day, the polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

OMAHA, Neb., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mascot Books announces the release of Mixed: Exploring What It Means to Be Blended in America, written by Jeanne Jones.

It's been a serious legislative session with serious new blood.

Four incumbents were re-elected to the Lincoln Public Schools school board in Nebraska in the nonpartisan general election on May 4. Kathy Danek (District 1), Barbara Beier (District 3), Lanny Boswell (District 5), and Don Mayhew (District 7) each won new four-year terms on the seven-member board.