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Legislature advances cleanup to North Omaha ARPA allocation to allow site flexibility for a business park
Summary
Lawmakers advanced LB290, a bill that adjusts the two‑mile project boundary for previously approved ARPA investments in North Omaha to allow the Inland Port Authority and grantees greater site flexibility; debate included disagreement over use of funds and local representation.
The Legislature on Tuesday advanced LB290, which modifies the geographic limits for projects supported by prior ARPA allocations to the North Omaha area, according to proponents who said the change is a narrow technical fix to allow a business‑park project to proceed without displacing residents.
Sen. McKinney, who represents the area, told colleagues the change “is literally pretty much in the same geographic area” and described the amendment as a limited measure to give grantees flexibility…
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