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Get Hooked on Crappies this Spring
By Daryl Bauer There is no doubt the fish species that can send the largest number of anglers to the banks during the spring
Fischer Introduces Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Telecommunications Against Foreign Adversaries
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, introduced the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act. The legislation would require
Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS Director Menefee of Public Health
Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of Charity Menefee, director of the Division of Public Health in the Department of Health and Human Services
Gov. Pillen Signs Letter to USDA Requesting Removal of Soda, Energy Drinks from SNAP Purchases
Governor Jim Pillen signed a letter of intent to Secretary Brooke Rollins of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), notifying her of Nebraska’s intent
Gov. Pillen Announces New Nebraska Rural Veterinarian Grant Program
Governor Jim Pillen announced a new program through the Nebraska Department of Labor (DOL) aimed at attracting and retaining production animal veterinarians in rural
Federal Grant Funding Terminated for Nebraska Opioid Reduction Program
In late March, the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) was notified that federal funding for their 12-month opioid reduction program had been terminated immediately. The
Midwest Walleye Challenge Returns for Second Year
Anglers and biologists again are joining forces to bring a new kind of fishing tournament to Nebraska. The second year of the Midwest Walleye
Gov. Pillen Advocates for Property Tax Relief Through TEEOSA Adjustments
Governor Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee in favor of LB303 which aims to provide Nebraskans with additional property tax relief
Defense Bill Including Fischer Wins Heads to President
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the top Republican on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, released the