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  • Nebraska Needs More, Faster Chargers to Spur Wider EV Adoption in the State

    Nebraska Needs More, Faster Chargers to Spur Wider EV Adoption in the State

    Nebraska continues to lag behind other states when it comes to EV adoption. “Range anxiety” is one common concern cited as Nebraskans worry about getting stranded without a charge due to a lack of infrastructure.

  • Wind Farms’ Benefits to Communities can be Slow or Complex, Leading to Opposition and Misinformation

    Wind Farms’ Benefits to Communities can be Slow or Complex, Leading to Opposition and Misinformation

    A dairy farmer in Greeley County, Nebraska led community opposition against a proposed wind farm, citing concerns over property values and environmental impact. Despite his efforts and similar anti-wind campaigns across other counties, Greeley County commissioners approved the project, highlighting the ongoing debate over wind power’s economic and environmental promises versus community concerns.

  • Nebraska’s Economic Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Recommendations

    Nebraska’s Economic Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Recommendations

    The Nebraska Chamber Foundation released the inaugural Nebraska Economic Competitiveness Assessment, a measurement of Nebraska’s economic standing compared to peer states. The report was produced in partnership with consulting firm Economic Leadership, LLC.

  • Tech Nebraska Makes Its Debut At Inaugural Summit

    Tech Nebraska Makes Its Debut At Inaugural Summit

    In addition to introducing Tech Nebraska to the community, the Tech Nebraska Summit shared insights and resources from local, regional and national leaders in tech policy and innovation. Check out event takeaways and learn more about Tech Nebraska’s mission.

  • Tech Nebraska Summit on Nov. 28 aims to propel state’s tech transformation

    Tech Nebraska Summit on Nov. 28 aims to propel state’s tech transformation

    Technology enthusiasts, professionals and policymakers will convene at the inaugural Tech Nebraska Summit in Lincoln on Nov. 28.

  • Five Things: Flyover Fintech

    Five Things: Flyover Fintech

    Flyover Fintech featured a day of speakers — ranging from members of the House Financial Services Committee to leading voices in fintech — discussing the current and future states of regulation over cryptocurrency and other digital assets. The event was hosted by U.S. Rep. Mike Flood at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

  • Using data to grow Nebraska’s tech workforce

    Using data to grow Nebraska’s tech workforce

    In order to grow the tech workforce in Nebraska, we need to understand more about who the current tech workers are. The soon-to-be-launched Nebraska Tech Workforce Dashboard will provide a detailed look at the state’s tech talent that anyone can access.