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Legislature

Omaha Senator Jeremy Nordquist Omaha
Omaha Senator Jeremy Nordquist Omaha
Governor Dave Heineman
Governor Dave Heineman
As has been reported this week, a bill to provide state money to help with the prenatal care of illegal immigrants did not go to a vote. Sponsor Lincoln Senator Kathy Campbell moved to have the bill bracketed saying there just wasn’t enough support in the legislature to override a Gubernatorial veto. The legislature supported her move, meaning no debate. The Governor was asked by a reporter from the Associated Press if there are confirmed reports of abortions taking place and continue to take place if he would change his position on the bill.

“I’m not going to speculate, but I think that question would be better directed to the legislature. I noticed in the paper, Senator Nordquist wants to say that he thinks the legislature should do something. Senator Nordquist sat by when there was unanimous consent to withdrawal the bill.”

The Nebraska Radio Network asked Senator Jeremy Nordquist of Omaha for a response. [click to continue…]

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On the Budget – Krist says “Sacred Cows” at risk

by Terry James 03/18/10 11:35 AM

Omaha Senator Bob Krist
More talk about the budget this morning in the legislature as Senators continue to worry about the upcoming April report from the economic forecasting board. Senator Bob Krist of Omaha says it’s time to take a closer look at what’s really needed.
“The reality is we are not cutting across the board at [...]

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Stuthman worried about health departments

by Terry James 03/18/10 11:32 AM

Not funding Health Departments fully for the services they provide was discussed this morning in the legislature. Senator Arnie Stuthman of Platte Center says not paying for the care provided at health departments could lead to a larger bill when low income folks end up in the emergency room.
“These health departments as I stated, ours [...]

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Elimination of treasurer resolution advances again

by Terry James 03/18/10 11:31 AM

You may get the final say on whether or not Nebraska has a State Treasurer. On second round, the legislature has voted for a constitutional amendment to eliminate the position. Senator John Harms of Scottsbluff supports the resolution and says talk of a study on the office is a waste of time.
“I’ve heard a lot [...]

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Prenatal care bill will not move forward

by Terry James 03/17/10 8:49 AM

State Senator Kathy Campbell Lincoln
A tough day for Lincoln State Senator Kathy Campbell and the many mothers who are in the state illegally as the legislator pulls her bill that would have provided prenatal care for the undocumented.
“And while i recognize the conundrum that this issue brings, I would hope that the anger and frustration [...]

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