Visit Ricketts Pray for Nebraska “One of the keys to Nebraska’s strong communities are our vibrant churches and faith traditions. That’s why I have declared Sunday, April 7th as a “Statewide Day of Prayer” in Nebraska. As Nebraskans roll up our sleeves and work together on recovery efforts, it is important that each of us […]

As a result of the recent severe winter storm, straight-line winds, and flooding in Nebraska, the IRS recently granted individual and corporate income tax relief to certain taxpayers impacted by the disaster under Treasury Regulation section 7508A. Visit NE Tax Commissioner Grants Specific Tax Relief for Those Affected by Flood

The Norfolk Area Small Business Resource Team, in conjunction with the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development Network, has established a resource hub for those impacted by the 2019 flooding. Site visitors will find resources for farm and ranch relief, businesses and employee assistance program, as well as information for contractors that are interested in working with […]

There is truly no better place to live and raise a family than rural America. If we’re going to keep our rural communities going strong for our children and grandchildren, however, we must have infrastructure improvements that support agriculture and connect all rural Americans to the tools and services they need to thrive. In the […]

Bret Hayworth March 2, 2019h SIOUX CITY — The numbers are indeed on the rise. For years, when people pushed to get U.S. Highway 20 moved from two to four lanes in Northwest Iowa, supporters said it would make for a more safe thoroughfare and bring increased traffic, which could boost economic development. In the […]

Great Norfolk Daily News Article!! There’s now encouraging news regarding the expansion of the remaining segment of Highway 275 into a four-lane expressway — but only after Northeast Nebraskans weren’t shy about letting their elected and appointed representatives know of their frustrations. For a time last year, it appeared that any news about Highway 275 […]

March 6, 2019

The plan is to use $300 million from funding set aside by the Legislature in recent years to complete the system that was originally designed in 1988. Gov. Pete Ricketts said it is important for the state’s future. “Our three largest industries are agriculture, manufacturing and tourism, all of which require a strong, 21st century infrastructure […]

Norfolk gets a four-lane highway, but for now, Lincoln’s East Beltway will remain just a glimmer in the Capital City’s eye. The long-sought, 13-mile connection between Interstate 80 and Nebraska 2 didn’t make the list of $300 million in new expressway construction projects announced Thursday by Gov. Pete Ricketts and the state Roads Department. Yet […]

LINCOLN — Former Gov. Kay Orr launched the expressway system 28 years ago as a network of four-lane highways connecting Nebraska’s largest cities to Interstate 80. The last of 600 miles of concrete was supposed to have been poured in 2003, but other budget priorities and a lack of road construction dollars left 132 miles […]

Norfolk, NE – 4 Lanes 4 Nebraska today praised the work of the Nebraska Department of Roads and Governor Pete Ricketts after the announcement of new roads priorities that focus on completion of the decades-old Nebraska Expressway System. “These plans create a playbook for modern infrastructure that better connects us, enhances economic opportunities in our […]

The Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) is asking to hear from you.  Next week NDOR is hosting eight meetings across the state with the purpose of gathering public input on which roads projects deserve priority and might most benefit our state and regional economies. It is very important that you make your voice heard at […]

By The Associated Press Updated Apr 12, 2016 COLUMBUS — Nebraska’s expressway system is still generating a lot of attention from the pubic and was one of the primary topics discussed Friday at a public hearing held by the Nebraska Department of Roads. Business and community leaders in northeast Nebraska are calling for expansion of […]

By ZACH PLUHACEK and JoANNE YOUNG / Lincoln Journal Star Updated 11 min ago (0) Lawmakers have approved a $450 million infrastructure bank intended to speed work on Nebraska’s expressway system and other major highway projects. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Jim Smith of Papillion, passed Tuesday on a 48-0 vote. “It’s great to see […]

By Joe Duggan / World-Herald Bureau LINCOLN — About a year ago, Nebraska state senators passed a gasoline tax increase over the veto of the new governor. Tuesday, lawmakers agreed to tap the new gas tax revenue and the state’s cash reserve to pave the way for one of Gov. Pete Ricketts’ top legislative priorities […]

By Joe Duggan / World-Herald Bureau LINCOLN — A state legislative committee approved an $8.9 billion budget package Monday that includes new funding for road construction, prison beds and levee improvements to help protect Offutt Air Force Base from flooding. Members of the Appropriations Committee voted 8-1 to advance amended versions of two budget bills […]

POSTED: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 9:00 PM By Joe Duggan / World-Herald Bureau LINCOLN — Business, industry and agriculture groups lined up Tuesday to support the governor’s plan to create a new fund for state highway construction and county bridge repair. The Legislature’s Appropriations Committee heard three hours of testimony for a bill that would […]

POSTED: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016 5:45 PM By Joe Duggan / World-Herald Bureau LINCOLN — Two key senators in the Nebraska Legislature agree that an infrastructure bank could accelerate major road projects, bridge repair and economic development in the state. They disagree, however, on how best to pay for the proposed method of funding transportation construction. […]