Preserve the Sandhills v. Cherry County, 310 Neb. 184 (2021). Preserve the Sandhills, LLC (“PTS”), an opponent of a wind energy project in Cherry County, Nebraska, appealed the decision of the Cherry County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) granting a conditional use permit (“CUP”) for the project. During the pendency […]
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Nebraska Supreme Court Expands Municipalities’ Authority to Annex Adjacent Agricultural Land
on Thursday, 1 July 2021 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
In two decisions it issued on May 28, 2021, the Nebraska Supreme Court made significant new law regarding annexations. It clarified the standard under which a municipality may annex adjacent agricultural land. It also set forth the factors that make agricultural land urban or suburban in character, thus eligible for […]
107th Nebraska Legislature, First Session – Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
on Tuesday, 8 June 2021 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
The First Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature adjourned sine die on May 27, 2021. Because this was the first legislative session of the biennium, bills and resolutions from this session will carry-over to the next session. The Second Session of the 107th Legislature is scheduled to convene January 5, […]
107th Nebraska Legislature, First Session – LB 83: Public Bodies Must Require Speakers to Identify Themselves
on Friday, 14 May 2021 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
The First Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature convened January 6, 2021. Bill introduction concluded January 20, 2021. The session is scheduled to conclude on June 10, 2021. As of Friday, May 14, 2021, there are 12 days left in the session. An updated chart of all First Session bills related to […]
107th Nebraska Legislature, First Session – Legislature Passes LB 83: Amendments to Open Meetings Act
on Tuesday, 20 April 2021 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
The First Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature convened January 6, 2021. Bill introduction concluded January 20, 2021. The session is scheduled to conclude on June 10, 2021. As of Tuesday, April 20, 2021, there are 28 days left in the session. An updated chart of all First Session bills related to […]