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Nebraska governor takes jabs at 'libtards,' champions conservative wins in campaign call

In a telephone town hall Tuesday night, Gov. Jim Pillen championed his conservative legislative priorities; reiterated his views on topics ranging from the state budget deficit, abortion, education, federal changes on nutrition standards and data centers; and took shots at his political opponents.

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Former Democratic senator officially announces gubernatorial campaign

Former state Sen. Lynne Walz officially announced the launch of her campaign for Nebraska governor. She said her administration would focus on working across party lines and bringing more economic development to Nebraska.

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Bill would change law to put former NU coach in hall of fame now

Sen. Dan Lonowski has introduced Legislative Bill 1159, which would update the nomination process for the Nebraska Hall of Fame and allow one living person to be nominated this year.

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ADM shutting down flour milling operation in Lincoln

Last week, ADM announced it plans to shut down the flour milling business as part of a consolidation strategy. About 30 of the 65 people who work there will lose their jobs, although an ADM spokesperson said they could be offered jobs elsewhere in the company.

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Former Democratic senator officially announces gubernatorial campaign
Former state Sen. Lynne Walz officially announced the launch of her campaign for Nebraska governor. She said her administration would focus on working across party lines and bringing more economic development to Nebraska.
Nebraska governor takes jabs at 'libtards,' champions conservative wins in campaign call
In a telephone town hall Tuesday night, Gov. Jim Pillen championed his conservative legislative priorities; reiterated his views on topics ranging from the state budget deficit, abortion, education, federal changes on nutrition standards and data centers; and took shots at his political opponents.
Bill would change law to put former NU coach in hall of fame now
Sen. Dan Lonowski has introduced Legislative Bill 1159, which would update the nomination process for the Nebraska Hall of Fame and allow one living person to be nominated this year.
Firefighters' cancer coverage, domestic violence funding discussed
Workers comp coverage of firefighters and domestic violence funding were discussed Tuesday at the Capitol.
Nebraska marijuana advocate announces U.S. Senate bid
A Scotts Bluff County man has announced his intention to run for Nebraska’s open U.S. Senate seat in this year’s midterm elections.
ADM shutting down flour milling operation in Lincoln
Last week, ADM announced it plans to shut down the flour milling business as part of a consolidation strategy. About 30 of the 65 people who work there will lose their jobs, although an ADM spokesperson said they could be offered jobs elsewhere in the company.
Western Nebraska’s unseasonably warm and windy winter setting up for a dry season
Autumn seems to be giving a record-long Midwestern goodbye in some parts of Nebraska, where a lack of snowfall, or even intermittent rain, is leaving pastures dry and dusty.
Should Nebraska legislators be tested on civics knowledge? New bill says yes
Legislative Bill 1066, which has bipartisan support, would require that state senators take a 20-question civics test and that their scores be posted publicly.
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