Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
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Nebraska lawmakers warned that tax credits for solar and wind power will end in 2028 unless construction starts within the next two years—officials note that existing users will keep their credits while new projects must act quickly to qualify.
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against General Motors and OnStar for unlawfully taking and using sensitive driving data from Nebraskans without asking permission—GM installed systems that tracked speed, seatbelt use, location and driving habits and then sold the data to brokers who used it to create insurance scores that led to higher rates and canceled policies.
Sarpy County Attorney Lee Polikov filed a lawsuit against the board of commissioners after they blocked an attorney from accessing his office following a complaint about an office relationship — he argues that he has complete control over hiring and firing and seeks to have the employee's access restored while the employee continues receiving his paycheck.
Douglas County commissioners reviewed a new report from the Office of Juvenile Justice that raised concerns about youth mental health and the need to build a continuum of care in juvenile justice.
The meeting revealed data showing nearly half of students statewide have no caring adult to talk to and noted that the grant-funded initiative will guide next steps until the grant ends at the end of the year — highlighting that these issues are not new.
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