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Trading or gambling? How a new way to wager on sports is evading Nebraska’s betting ban
Prediction markets have allowed Nebraskans to put money on everything from Husker basketball to the 2024 presidential election in Omaha’s “Blue Dot.” The markets say their users aren’t betting — they’re trading.
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Nebraska Tech Collaborative releases new dashboard with state tech workforce data
The dashboard, created in partnership with workforce consulting firm Lightcast, builds on a previous version created together with the University of Nebraska at Omaha. NTC hopes the dashboard can be a resource for policymakers and educators to fill skills gaps in the state’s tech workforce.
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Other states have invested significant funds in local venture capital. What’s stopping Nebraska?
The Nebraska Investment Council, which oversees roughly $44 billion in state pension and other funds, invests $106 million in venture capital that often grows companies in California, Massachusetts and New York. Nebraska startup advocates see opportunity if some of that money were invested here — but the NIC resists.
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Guest Editorial: Support Nebraska Business with LB 1185
The following is a guest editorial from Health Mello, president & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber.
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Business Innovation Act funding, AI regulation and online design code are top Tech Nebraska priorities for the 2026 NE legislative session
Tech Nebraska shared with Silicon Prairie News its top three bills for the 2026 session, all of which focus on innovation in the state. Funding the BIA is a key priority across the business and startup landscape after its instability in 2025.
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AI policy and workforce needs affect startups and big companies alike, panel says at NE Chamber annual meeting
Despite anxieties over how AI will make some jobs obsolete, a Tech Nebraska panel sees an opportunity to grow the tech and tech-supporting workforce. But doing so will require business-friendly policies, as the NE Chamber celebrates Nebraska but raises concerns about economic development.
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Guest Editorial: Five easy steps to speak up for startups at the state level
The following is a guest editorial from Scott Henderson, managing principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor.
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North Omaha elected leaders unite for new economic development initiative to boost workforce and community investment policies
The “New North: Economic and Innovation Development Initiative” is being led by State Sen. Ashlei Spivey and includes a variety of state and local elected officials serving North Omaha. They intend to better coordinate policy efforts for continued development in the historically disinvested area.
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NE Chamber hires Luisa Smith to lead lobbying for Tech Nebraska as director of government affairs
Smith comes to Nebraska after several years working on policy in Washington, D.C., for an Idaho senator. She is the first dedicated government affairs and policy lead for the Nebraska tech industry group.
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A self-driving car company recently rolled through Omaha. Could more follow?
An autonomous vehicle company’s recent stop in Omaha signaled the industry could be looking toward Nebraska for expansion. Is the state ready for robotaxis?