by Rebecca Barker | October 24, 2023 | Advocacy, Association News, Front Page, Regulatory
As most of you are aware, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its framework for new regulations, known as the Herbicide Strategy, as they attempt to come into compliance with the Endangered Species Act, passed years ago. The introduction and timeline...
by Rebecca Barker | May 16, 2023 | Advocacy, Front Page, Regulatory
US Senator John Boozman (Arkansas), ranking member of the Agriculture Committee, toured Nebraska as part of the information gathering process in preparation for drafting the new Farm Bill. Senator Boozman was a guest of Nebraska US Senator Deb Fischer. Pictured is Dan...
by Mick Mines | April 19, 2022 | Advocacy
Over but the Shoutin’ Next Wednesday is Day 60 of this Second Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature. Senators convene at 10 am to consider overriding gubernatorial vetos of legislation they sent to his desk this week. If you tune in, be prepared for the...
by Mick Mines | April 13, 2022 | Advocacy
Veto cmd+Z (Override) The 2022/2023 mid biennium budget is adopted. Have you heard? Spending was unprecedented because ARPA funds and significant tax revenues drove the frenzy. Senators chose to override several vetoes by Governor Ricketts, but no harm, no foul. Said...
by Mick Mines | April 11, 2022 | Advocacy
Disgraced Eight days remain in this 107th Legislature. Tuesday through Friday this week, Monday through Wednesday next week, and Wednesday, April 20. The Speaker set that final day for potential gubernatorial veto overrides and the perfunctory sappy speeches by...
by Mick Mines | April 4, 2022 | Advocacy
Linehan US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry resigned from Congress yesterday. Read about it everywhere else. State Senator Lou Ann Linehan is in her fourth year as chair of the Legislature’s powerful Revenue Committee. She’s tough, intelligent, and strategic. She is...
