Lincoln Business Beat

Hosted by Mark Vail

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215

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Oct 2026

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About the show

Each week a KLIN host will sit down with a Lincoln Independent Association representative, to discuss timely and relevant information going on in Lincoln and how it affects you as a business owner and community member.

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October 23, 202637 min

Lincoln Business Beat October 23, 2026

Lincoln and Mark discuss the the ballot questions before voters November 3rd, LIBA's position on some of them and why. Also, a review of some property valuations that may boggle the mind.

October 18, 202631 min

Lincoln Business Beat October 16, 2026

Dispelling the Mythical Narratives Surrounding Rising Property Taxes: Part 1 - 'Don't Blame the Assessor - the Problem Lies at City Hall. Part 2 - Property Owners aren't Completely Wrong - At Time the Assessor Actually IS the Problem.

October 9, 202628 min

Lincoln Business Beat October 9, 2026

Abby Flaugh, LIBA Member Services & Events Coordinator, joins Jim Ballard and Mark Vail on this edition of the Lincoln Business Beat. Abby is the newest member of the LIBA team. We learn Abby's story, what her duties include, and how she contributes to the LIBA mission.

September 25, 202640 min

Lincoln Business Beat September 25, 2026

Former State Senator and Tax Commissioner Tony Fulton, spokesperson for Good Government Lincoln, goes in-depth with Jim Ballard and Mark Vail on the issues that surfaced before getting 3 City Charter Petition Amendments on the November ballot.

September 18, 202617 min

Lincoln Business Beat September 18, 2026

LIBA Secretary and LIBA PAC Chair Phil Young joins Mark Vail for a summary of LIBA PAC candidate interviews. Also, a couple of upcoming LIBA PAC Fundraisers are discussed. Finally, a brief discussion on Lincoln City Charter initiatives from Good Government Lincoln and the alternative initiatives from the Lincoln City Council

September 11, 202639 min

Lincoln Business Beat - September 11, 2026

Lancaster County Commissioner Matt Schulte joins Jim Ballard and Mark Vail to discuss several items: Data Centers and Moratorium Proposal, County Budget-Taxes and Spending, Infrastructure and more.

September 4, 202625 min

Lincoln Business Beat - September 4, 2026

Nebraska's Property Tax Request Act, informally named 'The Pink Postcard Law' requires taxing entities to hold a public hearing if its 'ask' is above an Allowable Growth Rate + Real Growth Percentage. Lincoln and Mark take a deep dive on the joint hearing September 17th which will include presentations by the City of Lincoln, Lincoln Public Schools, Norris Public Schools and Waverly Public Schools.

August 28, 202634 min

Lincoln Business Beat - August 28, 2026

Rich Otto, Executive Director of the Nebraska Retail Federation, goes in-depth with Jim Ballard and Mark Vail on the Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Competition Act of 2026.

August 14, 202628 min

Lincoln Business Beat - August 14, 2026

Budgets are discussed by Lincoln and Mark on the rhetoric and the transparency (or lack of) during the process by Lancaster County. Also, the latest on the Good Government Lincoln petition signature investigation.

August 7, 202646 min

Lincoln Business Beat - August 7, 2026

Since 2004, Pastor Tom Barber has served Lincoln's People's City Mission as CEO. During his tenure, the Mission has expanded its services to the community. In this edition of the Lincoln Business Beat, Pr Barber discusses with Jim Ballard and Mark Vail how he runs the non-profit more like a business and how the results tell an amazing story.