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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, February 10, 2020
Significant Lull There is significant lull at the Capitol. One-third of this legislative session is complete, and the luster of a new session has waned. The energy of debating unique and compelling issues begins tomorrow, but not for long. Last week, morning floor...
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, February 2, 2020
We're #9! According to WalletHub (and why would you distrust WalletHub) Nebraskans are a pretty happy group. We rank as their 9th happiest state in the country. What state is the most blissful? Hawaii...duh. Our public education is the sixth-best in the country. Don't...
Congratulations 2020 Expo Raffle Winners!
This year's 2020 Nebraska Agri-Business Exposition Raffle had 6 great prizes awarded on January 29, 2020 at the Embassy Suites La Vista Conference Center in La Vista, Nebraska. Each paid registrant received a free raffle ticket and could buy additional tickets to...
1st Annual Cornhole Tournament Great Fun at Exposition
The Nebraska Agri-Business Association conducted it's first ever annual Cornhole Tournament at the 2020 Nebraska Agri-Business Exposition, January 28-29, 2020 at the all new venue - Embassy Suites La Vista Conference Center in La Vista, Nebraska. The champions of the...
Congratulations 2019 Award Recipients
We are proud to announce the 2019 Award Recipients who were presented with a plaque at the 2020 Nebraska Agri-Business Exposition.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, January 26, 2020
Committee Hearings Thursday was Day 10 of the session, marking the end of new bill introductions. Unofficially, 487 new gems are now in the book. On Tuesday, Legislative Committees began their public hearings on all new bills. Floor debate tomorrow morning has...
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, January 19, 2020
Meh Last week, the Legislature debated General File bills from 2019. New bills introduced this session have yet to receive public hearings, so the Speaker stoked the fire with last year's kindling. Some bills advanced to Select File, and some did not. For those who...
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, January 13, 2020
60-Day Session Begins We smiled at the kids last Wednesday, the first day of this short session. All 49 state senators were dressed in their best Sunday-go-to-meet'n. They were giddy awaiting the opening bell. It rang, and the kids began dropping new bills faster than...
Winnebago Tribe’s Assertion of CWA Authority
The following letter was sent to the EPA concerning the Winnebago Tribe's assertion of the Clean Water Act (CWA) authority: December 26, 2019 Ms. Ann Lavaty Water Division EPA Region 7 11201 Renner Blvd. Lenexa, KS, 66219 Re: Winnebago Tribe's assertion of authority...
Award Nominations Needed
As the year is winding down, it is time to take a moment to think back over this past year and recognize those individuals who have gone above and beyond for the ag retail industry. The Nebraska Agri-Business Association has recognized individuals who make a...