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Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events

Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events

Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the month of March in Sidney, Minden, Oshkosh, Broken Bow, Bridgeport, Red Cloud, and Kimball. https://youtu.be/UM1AReIO8Do A staff outreach event is an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with a member of Smith's staff about federal issues, receive…
Gov. Pillen Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors for 2023

Gov. Pillen Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors for 2023

LINCOLN, NE –Governor Jim Pillen joined Jason Jackson, director for the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) in recognizing top public servant mentors for 2023. Those 11 individuals received specially designed challenge coins for mentoring youth as part of the state’s Employee Youth Mentoring Program in 2023. https://youtu.be/kxkOh_OT8Yk “The public servants of Nebraska we are recognizing…
Ranking Member David Scott Applauds Creation of New EPA Office Focusing on Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Ranking Member David Scott Applauds Creation of New EPA Office Focusing on Agriculture and Rural Affairs

WASHINGTON — Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott released the following statement in celebration of the establishment of the Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which expands engagement opportunities with agricultural and rural communities.“I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration’s decision to elevate the Agriculture Advisor position into…
Busy Stretch of Entertainment Begins Tonight at Midwest Theater

Busy Stretch of Entertainment Begins Tonight at Midwest Theater

The Midwest Theater in downtown Scottsbluff will be a bustling place the next few days, as they're set to host a slate of live music, stand-up comedy and movies. Things kick off Friday night with comedian Lucas Bohn, who is described as the perfect blend of of schoolboy charm and…
Nebraska Tourism officials announce 2024 Passport Stops, including bonuses for 15th year

Nebraska Tourism officials announce 2024 Passport Stops, including bonuses for 15th year

Nebraska Tourism is excited to announce the stops included in the 2024 Nebraska Passport program. The Passport inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes while also supporting Nebraska's tourism destinations and local businesses. The Nebraska Passport program is entering its 15th year. "Reaching 15…
Economic forecasting board raises short-term revenue projections

Economic forecasting board raises short-term revenue projections

In its final meeting before legislative debate begins on proposed adjustments to the state budget, the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted Feb. 29 to raise revenue projections for the current fiscal year. The board provides an advisory forecast of general fund receipts used by the Legislature to craft the…
Referendum on Opportunity Scholarship Act to remain on general election ballot

Referendum on Opportunity Scholarship Act to remain on general election ballot

Nebraska's Secretary of State says a referendum on LB753, the Opportunity Scholarship Act, will remain on the general election ballot for voters to consider whether it should be repealed. The referendum petition question was certified by Bob Evnen last October, but in January, Sen. Lou Ann Linehan sent a letter…
January UNL economic survey points to moderate growth into summer

January UNL economic survey points to moderate growth into summer

Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rose in January, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, increased 0.58%. “The increase in the leading indicator suggests that the Nebraska economy will grow at a moderate pace through mid-2024,” said economist Eric Thompson, director of…