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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Nelson to discuss roads, highways, and bridges

by Karla James 03/18/10 11:33 AM

U.S. Senator Ben Nelson will be in Nebraska later this month to meet with officials on all levels to discuss roads, highways and bridges.
“On March 30, I am going to convene a Transportation Summit in Lincoln bringing together federal, state and local officials to discuss Nebraska roads issues.”
Senator Nelson says good roads, bridges and highways [...]

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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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Nebraska banks and customers put on alert

by Terry James 03/17/10 2:09 PM

Attorney General Jon Bruning
Attorney General Jon Bruning says significant time and preparation went into a scam that took place in the Broken Bow area and he is putting all Nebraska banks and their customers on alert. Bruning says someone from Romania learned the name of the receptionist at a Broken Bow bank, then called customers [...]

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