Nebraska Documenters

Documenters are trained and paid to attend public meetings and record what they see and hear. Our efforts put more eyeballs on government officials and build a more robust public record. At this session you will learn everything you need to know about joining our crew!

Join us for a Documenters informational session at The Exchange in Omaha on Saturday, 11/16 at 11:00 a.m. Or attend the afternoon training with InCommon at 2 PM on the same day at 1340 Park Ave. We want to see you there! omaha-ne.documenters.org

Our sister publication @ne_documenters doing a training on Saturday. Check it out and learn more!

Join us at Fabric Lab to learn about the Documenters program and receive the training you need to be paid to attend local civic meetings!

Register here 🫱 shorturl.at/vuKxz

Hey Documenters 👋 Join Civic Nebraska and Omaha Documenters for an interactive session to map out the people, groups, & resources that can help advance your goals! While focused on connecting residents to local boards and commissions, this session is open to all!

Hey Documenters, new training sessions just dropped! Sign up now at documenters.org (link in our bio) and be part of the action!

With @ne_documenters, citizen journalists report on public meetings, keeping us all better informed. Three steps to becoming an #Omaha Documenter yourself: 1. Create an account: omaha-ne.documenters.org/become-a-docum… 2. Attend a training workshop 3. Cover a meeting Bonus step: Get paid!

Hey Documenters, new orientation sessions just dropped! Sign up now at documenters.org and be part of the action!

Tomorrow!!! Don't miss out. Sign up below:

Read about the latest Ralston Board of Education meeting here: buff.ly/4fR4oMP

Join us with Civic Nebraska for an interactive online sJoin Civic Nebraska online to explore what shapes citizen journalism and civic engagement in Omaha. Get involved! 🔗 to register: buff.ly/3ytTBrj

Don't miss out! Tomorrow, head to the Charles B. Washington Branch from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to meet Flatwater Free Press staff and the head of the new Nebraska Documenters program! Admission is FREE. Pre-register here: buff.ly/3LCRJPN

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Come to the Charles B. Washington Branch July 31st between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to talk to Flatwater Free Press staff and the head of the new Nebraska Documenters program! Learn how you can get involved and cover public meetings. Admission is FREE.

Hey Documenters, new training sessions just dropped! Sign up now at documenters.org (link in our bio) and be part of the action!

Metro and MUD leaders updated on safety measures, flood response, water main replacements, and gas infrastructure improvements. Bonnie Savine reported staffing updates and wage increases. Read the full notes here 👇 buff.ly/45Z9vWK

Hey Documenters, new meetings just dropped! Sign up now to take notes at documenters.org and be part of the action!

In the Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority’s June 27th board meeting, key resolutions were passed to expand public transit, including the unanimous approval of a contract for 26 new buses and strategic workforce expansions. Read the full notes 👇 buff.ly/3LboCTx

ICYMI, Nebraska Journalism Trust is relaunching Nebraska Documenters! We are starting in Omaha, and will expand throughout Nebraska. Interested in starting a civic side hustle or reading meeting updates? Follow the 🔗and sign up! buff.ly/4cLigWu