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Advocate Luka Hein says gender transition therapy '[becomes] a very worrying level of polarization' when kids are involved

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jul 21, 2023

A detransitioning advocate for proper mental health treatment for LGBTQ minors said “It’s absolutely insane that a medical professional who took an oath to do no harm would look a 16-year-old in the eyes and call something like [transitioning genders] care."

Championship Sports Complex Planned at Tranquility Park

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

The City of Omaha will invest $54 million at Tranquility Park to create a premier youth multi-sport complex and tournament facility.

2023 is "Unique Exception" to Record of Annexation

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

Mayor Jean Stothert will not recommend an annexation package in 2023.

The Mercantile Offers Retail, Housing and Entertainment on 10th Street

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

The transformation of downtown Omaha continues with the opening of Brickline at The Mercantile on 10th Street.

Tips for MCWS Game Parking

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

Park Omaha will offer many options for baseball lovers during Omaha’s annual College World Series.

Do Space Opens June 24 at New Location

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

A grand opening celebration Saturday, June 24, will officially welcome the public to Do Space’s new location at Omaha Public Library Milton R. Abrahams Branch, a partnership that combines the essential

20-Year Plan Recommends Library Facility Improvements

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

After a year of research, public input, and data analysis, a 20-year Citywide Facilities Plan for Omaha Public Library (OPL) has been completed.

Bacon Appointed to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 14, 2023

Earlier this week Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was appointed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council by Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.

Bacon, Matsui, Scanlon, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill Holding Cruise Ship Operators Accountable for Wrongful Passenger Deaths

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 13, 2023

Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05), and Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02) introduced H.R. 3788, Hammers’ Law, last week.

Bacon Reacts to Mexico Corn Ban Update

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 12, 2023

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the statement in response to the Biden administration’s announcement on proceeding with dispute settlement consultations with Mexico following their ban on the importation of GMO corn

Preparations Begin for New Central Library

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

The transformation of 72nd and Dodge will continue this summer, as work begins to build the new Omaha Central Public Library at the intersection.

Bacon Votes to Cut Deficit and Get Financial House in Order

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

Rep Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting for the Inflation Reduction Act:

Maha Announces Move to the RiverFront

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 4, 2023

With a literal drum roll from longtime volunteers and stakeholders, Maha Festival announced a 2024 move to Omaha’s renovated Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront.

Bacon Statement on WOTUS Ruling

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 4, 2023

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today issued a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Sackett v. EPA, a case relating to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.

Bacon Votes to Halt the Flow of Fentanyl

By Omaha City Wire Report | Jun 3, 2023

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting yes on H.R. 467 the HALT Fentanyl Act:

Rep. Bacon Votes to Repeal EPA Trucking Regulation

By Omaha City Wire Report | May 26, 2023

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement on the passage of S.J. Res 11:

Bacon Issues Statement on Durham Probe

By Omaha City Wire Report | May 25, 2023

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) on May 17 issued a statement regarding the release of findings by Special Counsel John Durham on the Trump-Russia probe:

Bacon Leads Bipartisan Bill to Preserve Air Force Fighter Force Structure

By Omaha City Wire Report | May 24, 2023

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), alongside Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO-06), John James (R-MI-10), Doug Lamborn (R-CO-05), C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD-02), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-07) introduced H.R 3392, the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act.

Bacon Votes to Secure Border

By Omaha City Wire Report | May 17, 2023

“Our border is hard broke…”

Bacon Provides More Details on Biden Zeroing Out Bomb Sniffing Program

By Omaha City Wire Report | May 7, 2023

Biden Zeroed Out Program in FY’24 Budget Request

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