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Douglas County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.5% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.5% of income in Douglas County, providing an average of $1,810 per capita to residents.

By South Omaha Times | Apr 2, 2025

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Sarpy County: Income Maintenance made up 0.9% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.9% of income in Sarpy County, providing an average of $549 per capita to residents.

By South Omaha Times | Mar 22, 2025

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Sarpy County ranks 93rd highest in Nebraska for per capita government transfer income at $8,006 in 2022

By South Omaha Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Sarpy County stood out as the lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Nebraska, with transfers making up 12.9% of total income.

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Douglas County ranks 87th highest in Nebraska for per capita government transfer income at $9,013 in 2022

By South Omaha Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Douglas County received an average of $9,013 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in Nebraska.

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Douglas County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.3% of income in 2022

By South Omaha Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Douglas County, providing an average of $990 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $637,710 in grants for economic development projects in Douglas County in 2023

By South Omaha Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $637,710 in grants for economic development projects in Douglas County, Nebraska.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Douglas County in 2021

By South Omaha Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Douglas County received $12.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Sarpy County rise or fall in 2021?

By South Omaha Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Sarpy County received $5.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Douglas County farmers in 2021 reached $12,338,004

By South Omaha Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Douglas County received $12,338,004 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Sarpy County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South Omaha Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Sarpy County received $3,977,530 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Moody’s Retains City of Papillion’s Aa1 Credit Rating

By South Omaha Times Report | Jun 29, 2023

Moody's Investors Service has retained the City of Papillion’s general obligation debt credit rating of Aa1.

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Hutter-Nelson to be Appointed City Attorney

By South Omaha Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

Mayor David Black is appointing Nicole Hutter-Nelson to the role of City Attorney for the City of Papillion.

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Family Fishing Night in Bellevue to be Held on Wednesday, June 21st

By South Omaha Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Bring the family to Bellevue’s American Heroes Park and Discover Fly Fishing on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

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Bellevue's Music in the Park Series Starts on Thursday, June 1st at Washington Park

By South Omaha Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

The Bellevue Recreation Department's annual "Music in the Park" concert series begins at Washington Park on June 1, 2023 with the Beehive Band performing their acoustic sounds at 7PM inside the new pavilion at Washington Park!

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Mayor's Monthly Letter - June

By South Omaha Times Report | Jun 4, 2023

The highlight of summer in our community happens this month — Papillion Days!

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Papillion Days - June 14-18

By South Omaha Times Report | Jun 3, 2023

Papillion Days is the highlight of summer in our community.

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Powers Selected for Leadership Nebraska

By South Omaha Times Report | Jun 2, 2023

The NE Chamber Foundation has announced that Papillion City Administrator Amber Powers has been selected to participate in Leadership Nebraska Class XV.

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Work for the City of Papillion!

By South Omaha Times Report | Jun 1, 2023

.The City of Papillion currently has a number of full-time, part-time and seasonal job openings.

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Lawn Watering Recommended Schedule

By South Omaha Times Report | May 31, 2023

The City of Papillion recommends residents follow this schedule for watering their lawns to reduce peak demand on the City's water system.

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Huge Family Carnival, Yellow Brick Road (A Tribute to Elton John), & Uncle Kracker Headline Bellevue Rocks! Riverfront Festival 2023!

By South Omaha Times Report | May 29, 2023

.The Bellevue Community Foundation has announced that the Bellevue Rocks! Riverfront Festival will grow to a four-day event this year and will be held June 8th - 11th, 2023 at American Heroes Park in Bellevue.