State Fair drawing a crowd

by Terry James on September 2, 2010

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Some very good news at the first State Fair in Grand Island.

“We’re about 120,000 thorugh Tuesday, I know our numbers are up about 25% yesterday, we’d be on track to well, well above 250,000 to 300,000 so we’re very pleased.”

Fair Board member Tam Allan says overall ticket sales are up 10% compared to last year.

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Two State Senators sign on to support Arizona law

by Terry James 09/2/10 1:11 PM

Lincoln State Senator Tony Fulton has signed court papers in support of the Arizona law designed to crack down on illegal immigration. It has been mostly blocked by a judge. “I think it’s legitimate for what Arizona is doing, and I think it’s unfortunate the Federal Government is suing, turning the guns on ourselves, the [...]

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Study done on LGBT needs in the state

by Karla James 09/2/10 1:10 PM

3%, or 50,000 Nebraskans are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender but little is known if the state is serving their needs. The University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Omaha are currently conducting an anonymous community needs study to determine a number of factors. UNMC’s Dr. Christopher Fisher is an assistant [...]

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Creighton survey finds full year of economic growth

by Matt Kelley 09/2/10 4:00 AM

A monthly survey of business leaders in Nebraska finds the state’s economy continuing to gain momentum and strength. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the August report marks a full year of growth for the Husker State. The survey of supply managers and purchasing managers has been very good for Nebraska, Goss says, with the [...]

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Heineman stands by his letter, Board approves resolution

by Terry James 09/1/10 2:22 PM

Governor Dave Heineman says that he disagrees with criticism over his letter to education leaders urging them to call for repeal of federal health care reform. The Board has approved a resolution in support of repealing the health care law. “The question is who is willing to stand up publicly and I am willing to [...]

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