Smith, Colleagues Ask USTR to Halt Reported ISDS Negotiations
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) led 11 Ways and Means Committee colleagues sending a letter to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai. The letter expresses concern
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Nebraska Receives $67.9M in Funding through Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced that Nebraska will receive a combined $67.9 million in federal grant awards as part of
Public and Stakeholder Input Requested for Irrigation Tunnels
By Gary Stone | Extension Water & Cropping Systems Educator / Jessica Groskopf | Extension Agricultural Economics Educator / John Thomas | Extension Water &
USDA Reminds Livestock Producers of Disaster Assistance Application Deadline for 2024 Losses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers, including dairy producers impacted by H5N1, that the deadline to apply for financial
Safeguarding American Sovereignty
By Rep. Adrian Smith Ensuring the United States meets challenges we face around the world is a demanding but vital task. Dispute resolution and advanced
Nebraska Family Alliance Applauds Introduction of “Stand With Women Act” to Protect Girls’ Sports and Privacy
Following the introduction of the “Stand With Women Act” by Senator Kathleen Kauth in the Nebraska Legislature earlier today, Nebraska Family Alliance (NFA) announced its
The Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb Issues Statement in Response to the NEGOP’s “Stand with Women” Press Conference
Today, the Nebraska Republican Party, Governor Pillen, and Senator Kathleen Kauth will hold a press conference in the Capitol Rotunda in the name of “standing
Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation and Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Report
Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Governor Jim Pillen, and Colonel John Bolduc gathered in the Nebraska State Capitol to recognize January as Human Trafficking Awareness
Caution: Strong Winds Create Dangerous Conditions for Burn Piles
Due to strong winds and the forecast for strong winds to continue this weekend across Western SD, please use extra caution regarding slash pile burning.
Certifying America’s Comeback
By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer**Click here to download audio of this week’s column** On November 5, 2024, the American people cast their votes in a pivotal presidential election.
State Highway Commission Meeting
The Nebraska State Highway Commission will hold its regular meeting January 17, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Department of Transportation Central Headquarters, NDOT
Statement by Mark McHargue, President, Regarding Proposal to Address Missing Year of Property Tax Credits
“Nebraska Farm Bureau strongly supports the goal of a legislative bill introduced today aimed at correcting the unintentional elimination of more than $550 million of
Electoral College Change Would Silence Nebraska Voices
The following is a statement from Common Cause Nebraska Executive Director Gavin Geis on a bill filed to return Nebraska to a “winner-take-all” system for
Fischer Cosponsors, Votes to Advance Laken Riley Act to Detain Criminal Illegal Immigrants
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) voted to advance the Laken Riley Act, a bill to secure the southern border and protect Americans. Senator Fischer is
Closure Scheduled for Interstate 90 Rest Area at Chamberlain, SD
On Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, the Chamberlain rest area located on Interstate 90 will be closed for a scheduled project to remodel the facility. This