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Bill would expand Urban Redevelopment Act eligibility to adjacent census tracts in Omaha and Lincoln
Summary
Sen. Danielle Conrad introduced LB234 to allow areas adjacent to qualifying census tracts to participate in the Urban Redevelopment Act incentives; supporters said modest expansion would increase small‑business investment in urban cores.
Senator Danielle Conrad (D‑46) introduced LB234, which would amend the Urban Redevelopment Act to permit eligibility to extend into census tracts adjacent to qualifying tracts in urban areas. The sponsor and supporters said the change is intended to increase the utility of the program for small businesses and startups by modestly broadening the geographic footprint available for incentives.
Supporters, including the Greater Omaha Chamber and the Lincoln Chamber, said cities are dynamic and that…
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