New rest areas weren't supposed to cost taxpayers, but contractors want $260M bailout
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by Chris Bragg Albany Bureau Chief
3M ago
LeChase Construction, based in Rochester, has been seeking a taxpayer grant – $260 million, according to two sources – to cover cost overruns, stating that it otherwise risks financial collapse ..read more
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Inside the Albany fight over how electric vehicles are sold in New York State
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by Chris Bragg Albany Bureau Chief
3M ago
In 2019, New York passed the country’s most ambitious climate goal law, and last year, Hochul signed legislation to phase out the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 ..read more
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Thruway travel will become more expensive under a rate hike proposal
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by Chris Bragg Albany Bureau Chief
3M ago
The authority is proposing that for E-ZPass holders statewide, rates in 2024 would increase by 5% anywhere on the Thruway. And in 2027, there would be another 5% increase ..read more
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How well do police forces represent racial makeup of their communities? | Behind the Headlines podcast
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by Lee Media Studio
8M ago
? Reporter Karen Robinson-Jacobs discusses the racial makeup of police departments in relation to the communities they serve ..read more
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How well do police forces represent racial makeup of their communities? | Behind the Headlines podcast
The Beatrice Daily Sun – Government and Politics
by Lee Media Studio
1y ago
? Reporter Karen Robinson-Jacobs discusses the racial makeup of police departments in relation to the communities they serve ..read more
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With incentive money in hand, Lincoln Airport could soon land new airline partner
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by MATT OLBERDING Lincoln Journal Star
1y ago
Airport Executive Director David Haring said he's already in negotiations with at least one airline and is "optimistic" an agreement could be signed as early as next month ..read more
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County Board holds hearings for swine farm, fertilizer permits
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by Scott Koperski Daily Sun news editor
1y ago
The Gage County Board of Supervisors held public hearings for two special use permit applications during its regular Wednesday meeting ..read more
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County tackles commercial solar regulations
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by Scott Koperski Daily Sun news editor
1y ago
The Gage County Board of Supervisors discussed proposed regulations for commercial solar energy generation during its regular meeting Wednesday ..read more
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Meeting planned to discuss rural broadband project
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by Scott Koperski Daily Sun news editor
1y ago
As a project to bring broadband service to rural areas of Gage County progresses, officials are planning an informational meeting next week to discuss the upcoming service ..read more
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Gage County officials hold hearing for proposed greenhouse
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by Scott Koperski Daily Sun news editor
1y ago
A public hearing was held Wednesday morning by the Gage County Board of Supervisors for a proposed greenhouse in rural Gage County ..read more
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