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Getting Ahead: Junk fees, consumer financial protection bureau
In July, 2011, Congress voted to establish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the CFPB. What a difference that has made in curtailing misleading business practices, especially in the financial industry! One of their most recent efforts is a focus on eliminating or reducing junk fees. According to the CFPB, junk...
Annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour focuses on marketing yearling cattle
The stocker/yearling sector of the cattle industry offers flexibility and an opportunity for new producers to get started in the business. Nebraska Extension beef systems team is offering a chance to learn from producers with established stocker/yearling operations July 11 during the fifth annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour near Bassett, Nebraska.
Nebraska Gov. Pillen issues ‘save-the-date’ for special session on property taxes
LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen offered one of the clearest timelines yet Monday for when he might call a special session on property tax relief this summer. “To any state senator reading this — clear your schedule from July 26 to August 15,” Pillen wrote in his latest column. “We have the people’s work to do.”
Fischer Leads on Nuclear Preparedness in Senate NDAA
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the top Republican on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, secured key provisions from her Restoring American Deterrence Act in the Senate National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. Last week, she voted to advance the package, in which she secured several Nebraska military construction (MILCON) priorities as well.
City of Chadron announces street closure
On Wednesday, June 19 a contractor working for the City of Chadron will close Main Street from 3rd Street to 10th Street for armor coating. This street closure will be approximately until noon on Thursday, June 20. The City of Chadron is asking motorists not to drive or park on...
Quilts of Valor – Every stitch says thank you
Alliance, NE – Would you like to learn more about the Quilts of Valor for veterans? On June 20 that 5:30 p.m. at the Knight Museum & Sandhills Center, Kathy Dye, group leader and coordinator for Nebraska Panhandle Blocks, will give a short history program about the presentation of quilts of valor. What goes into making a quilt, why they are given and who is eligible for a quilt. Afterwards we will have an actual Quilt of Valor presentation ceremony.
Kimball Police Department and Pine Bluffs Police Department (WY) enters mutual aid agreement
Kimball, Neb. - The Kimball Police Department and Pine Bluffs Police Department (WY) announced they have entered into a mutual aid agreement. On Thursday, Kimball Police Chief Jose Ruiz met with Pine Bluffs Police Chief Austin Smith in Pines Bluff and entered the mutual aid agreement. A mutual aid agreement is where law enforcement from both the agencies can cross state lines and work together. This can include weather related, assisting with mass casualties, active shooters are just a few examples.
Report of dog shot led to standoff at Kansas home
COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman on multiple allegations after a standoff at a Kansas home. Just before 1a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to the 700 Block of East 13th Avenue in Winfield after a report of a gunshot, according to Winfield Police. While in route...
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 to Steam Across 10 Midwestern and Southern States in Fall Tour
Union Pacific announced today that its legendary steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 will embark on a second tour this year, with a trip planned this fall in middle America, including Chicago and Houston. The “Heartland of America Tour” will start Aug. 29 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and include nine additional...
Read the complaint: Kansas sues Pfizer over COVID vaccine marketing
TOPEKA – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is suing Pfizer for misleading claims it made related to the COVID vaccine. Kobach announced the lawsuit at a press conference in Topeka.“Pfizer made multiple misleading statements to deceive the public about its vaccine at a time when Americans needed the truth,” Kobach said.
Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to New Commission on Asian-American Affairs
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced 13 appointments to the newly created Commission on Asian-American Affairs. The commission was created through passage of LB1300, which included legislation introduced by Senator Rita Sanders. Members serve four-year terms. The Commission will coordinate programs related to Nebraska’s Asian-American community for...
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