Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of July.
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🏛️ Government
On July 7, the City Council will consider a deal with the Bellevue Chamber to install free first aid stands in five park locations — American Heroes, Everett, Lookingglass, Stonecroft and Washington Parks.
The stands let visitors take or donate basic supplies anytime on a 24/7 honor system.
Tax Relief Nebraska submitted 200,000 signatures for a constitutional amendment and 140,000 for a rule-setting initiative to allow online sports betting on November's ballot; the group says the move could generate $87 million in tax relief and $61 million for property tax relief, pending verification (by the secretary of state).
Tax Relief Nebraska, backed by local casinos & betting groups, has gathered petition signatures for legal online sports betting to appear on the November ballot while opponents such as Nebraska Family Alliance plan to campaign against it.
If approved, residents may place bets on their phones by spring next year.
🏥 Health
Nebraska families not previously eligible for WIC may now qualify after the state’s new income guidelines raised the maximum income threshold by $1,572.
Families can access nutritious foods, health screenings and breastfeeding support at over 90 local WIC sites.
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