Bruning vows to fight fraud at the pump
The Nebraska Attorney General's Office is looking into reports of gas stations cheating the public by substituting ethanol for regular fuel.
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Archive of Nebraska on Tuesday May 06, 2008
Bruning vows to fight fraud at the pump
The Nebraska Attorney General's Office is looking into reports of gas stations cheating the public by substituting ethanol for regular fuel. Read More
Demand for new county jails grows across Nebraska
WEST POINT, Neb. -- According to the Nebraska Crime Commission, three counties -- Cuming, Jefferson and Lancaster -- will ask voters in the May 13 primary to approve bond issues to finance new jails. Read More
Judge dismisses discrimination suit against state
A federal judge has ruled with the Nebraska Health and Human Services System and the owners of Chadron mobile home park in a civil lawsuit that alleged they provided substandard housing to Native tenants based on race. Read More
Nebraska's cheap, in a good way -- as a vacation spot
Being cheap isn't a good quality for a boyfriend or a wedding gift. But it can help if you're a state trying to attract tourists. Read More
State worker stands accused of tax evasion
A State of Nebraska employee is the next to be accused of tax evasion involving motor vehicle taxes. Read More
State promises to prosecute gas stations that cheat customers
Nebraska gas stations trying to cheat customers by selling alcohol-blended gas as regular unleaded will be prosecuted, Attorney General Jon Bruning said Monday. Read More
Affirmative action ban won't be on Missouri ballots
Supporters of affirmative action in Nebraska have a new reason for hope a ban on the practice won't make it onto the November ballot. Read More
Canadian company plans 2nd pipeline
TransCanada Corp. is planning "Keystone Phase II," a second oil pipeline from Alberta, Canada, that would travel through western South Dakota to Port Arthur, Texas. Read More
Food prices on a roll
Americans may be getting another helping of food inflation, thanks to higher prices for chicken and pork. Read More
Republican River tour will address water use
An early June tour will visit the lower Republican River basin in Kansas and Nebraska to help answer water use questions in both states. Read More
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
Seeds of social issues dot 2008 elections
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WORTH NOTING: Illinois gov runs up travel tab
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s commuting costs start to add up. South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds settles a dispute with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a cranky game warden. Read More |
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