(KLZA)-- Several area projects are included in the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding bills that passed in the U.S. Senate last week.
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer released a statement announcing the projects which she supported in the bills.
Included in the funding bill is $200 thousand for the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to conduct a feasibility study in the Lower Missouri River basin near the Cooper Nuclear Station which is located near Brownville.
$25 million s for the University of Nebraska with funds going for the construction of a U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service facility at the University of Nebraska for precision ag research.
$2.85 million will go for the Beatrice Municipal Airport to expand hangar space to attract new business.
$7 million will go for a new customs inspection facility to allow security screening operations for international aircraft and passenger travel at Eppley Airfield in Omaha.
Funds will also be allocated for Offutt Air Force Base at Bellevue.
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