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Bill would expand geographic eligibility for inland‑port grants in Omaha to limit displacement and increase options, proponents say
Summary
LB290 would remove a two‑mile airport restriction and require Economic Recovery funds be available to qualifying census tracts within an inland port authority area in Omaha; proponents said the change reduces displacement risk and gives grantees more site options amid a roughly $100 million project funding gap.
Senator Terrell McKinney told the committee LB290 would change grant eligibility so qualifying census tracts inside an inland port authority in a metropolitan city (Omaha) could receive funds, replacing a prior requirement that projects be within two miles of a major airport.
"This change is needed to provide flexibility for the current project because the issues in the area slated for development include environmental, potential displacement, and funding," McKinney said. He explained the…
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