Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook testified Wednesday in favor of an update of the state’s “Good Life District Economic Development Act.” (Paul Hammel/Nebraska Examiner)
LINCOLN — Backers of turning Nebraska Crossing into a major, regional destination for tourism, shopping and youth sports enlisted help Wednesday from a major state celebrity.
But during a public hearing at the Nebraska Legislature on updating the state’s “Good Life District Economic Development Act,” several people said the bill was likely unconstitutional and needed work.
First, the celebrity:
John Cook, the University of Nebraska volleyball coach, told state senators they should capitalize on the volleyball momentum in Nebraska and lure USA Volleyball’s training center for its Olympic team to the state.
More than 92,000 fans crowded into Memorial Stadium for “volleyball day” in August, setting a new world record for attendance at a women’s athletic event. (Paul Hammel/Nebraska Examiner)