The U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) recently announced that it will distribute up to $10.7 billion in loans and grants for rural electric utilities to implement renewable energy projects. This money could drive renewable energy investment throughout Nebraska. The New Empowering Rural America program (“New ERA”) makes up the majority […]
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U.S. Supreme Court: Home Equity Is Constitutionally Protected Property Right
on Tuesday, 6 June 2023 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
Tyler v. Hennepin Cnty., Minnesota, 598 U.S. __ (2023) The U.S. Constitution protects private property rights. The Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause forbids states and the federal government from taking private property for public use without just compensation. Homeowner Geraldine Tyler owed $15,000 in unpaid real estate taxes on her residence. […]
Nebraska Supreme Court: Wind Opponents’ Failure to Properly Appeal Prevents Review of Conditional Use Permit
on Monday, 13 March 2023 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
Preserve the Sandhills, LLC v. Cherry County, 313 Neb. 668 (2023). Nebraska law provides two methods for appealing a county board’s approval or disapproval of a conditional use application. The appellant may either (1) appeal under section 23-114.01(5) or (2) file a petition in error under section 25-1901.[1] An appellant’s […]
Bill Tracking Chart After Nebraska Legislative Day 30
on Monday, 20 February 2023 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
The First Regular Session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 4, 2023. As of February 20, 2023, 60 legislative days remain in the session. The deadline for priority bill listing is March 9, 2023. The Legislature will adjourn sine die on June 9, 2023. In our updates during […]
Update After Nebraska Legislative Day 30
on Monday, 20 February 2023 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
The First Regular Session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 4, 2023. As of February 20, 2023, 60 legislative days remain in the session. The deadline for priority bill listing is March 9, 2023. The Legislature will adjourn sine die on June 9, 2023. In our updates during bill introduction (available […]