U.S. Senator Deb Fischer’s (R-Neb.) Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act was signed into law. The legislation, which passed the Senate in November 2023
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Gov. Pillen Appoints Dr. Janousek as Director of Behavioral Health
Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas Janousek as director for the Division of Behavioral Health in the Department of Health and
Multi-State Outbreak of E. coli Includes Nine Cases in Nebraska
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an outbreak of 49 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in 10 states.
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
Attorney General Hilgers announced that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an
November Firearm Hunters Have Two Options to Check Deer
Starting this fall, hunters have the option to electronically report their November firearm deer season harvest or take their deer to a check station.
Dine With Us Presentation Features Nigeria
By McAye Fegler CSC College Relations CHADRON – Kosiso Akwanamnye discussed her home country of Nigeria during Dine With Us on Oct. 3. Akwanamnye
Waterfowl Hunter Feedback Sought on Duck and Goose Zones
From Nov. 1-30, Nebraska Game and Parks is seeking input from waterfowl hunters on potential changes to duck zones and dark (Canada) goose unit
Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Requesting Biden Take Action Dealing with IV Fluid Shortage
Governor Jim Pillen has joined a letter directed to President Joe Biden, asking for immediate action to address a shortage of intravenous (IV) and
Smith Bill Transferring Reservoirs to Local Control Advances from Natural Resources Committee
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statements after the committee’s unanimous
Three Days of Ballot Initiative Hearings at Nebraska Capitol End with Discussion on Private School Scholarships
By Naomi Delkamiller Nebraska News Service As early voting begins in Nebraska, debates over the future of private school scholarships persist. This week, the