Lincoln County Votes on Rail Park Lease | Lincoln News

0:00It's September 11th. Welcome to Lincoln News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Lincoln County Board members have set to vote on a 20-year lease for the Inland Port Authority headquarters at the Hershey Railpark. This move is part of a larger plan to establish a new freight rail hub in the area. The board will meet at the Public Service Commission building on Thursday. This meeting is expected to finalize the lease agreement, which has been in the works for some time. This development comes as the state of Nebraska is looking to boost its freight and logistics infrastructure. The goal is to create more efficient ways to move goods and support economic growth. Officials are also discussing potential funding for the project. There's talk of using state appropriations and other revenue streams to cover the costs associated with developing the railpark. Meanwhile, the county is also addressing other matters, including a review of county employee benefits and potential changes to how certain services. Our managed.