|
|
Archive of Nebraska on Friday November 06, 2009
NE: Budget-cutting bill could further squeeze Nebraska court systems
Low-income Nebraskans who need legal services could be among the losers under recommendations by Gov. Dave Heineman for reducing Nebraska's $6.9 billion budget. Read More
NE: Lawmakers continue special session on Friday
Nebraska lawmakers have only one more day to introduce bills in their budget-cutting special session. Read More
NE: Lincoln senator recommends furloughs, not layoffs for workers
Senators introduced five bills in special session Thursday, aimed at saving money for the state or saving money for a particular program. Lincoln Sen. Bill Avery introduced a resolution (LR4) that would have agencies use furloughs rather than layoffs of state workers if needed to meet across-the-board budget cuts. Read More
NE: Nebraska nuclear power plant goes offline
FORT CALHOUN, Neb. -- The Omaha Public Power District's nuclear power plant, Fort Calhoun Station, has been taken offline for a scheduled refueling and maintenance outage. Read More
NE: Convicted killer Lewis erupts in courtroom rage
OMAHA -- Prosecutors say a man who killed a doctor at a state psychiatric hospital in Lincoln erupted in a rage during a court hearing. Read More
NE: Draft for state graduation requirement changes drops senior math rule
Lincoln Public Schools students would need more science, math and English to graduate from high school under proposed changes to state graduation requirements. Read More
NE: Ag panel urges connection with consumers
The days are long past when livestock advocates saw ignoring those pushing animal rights and animal welfare agendas as the best way to defeat them. Read More
Weekly wrap: Louisiana pleasantly surprised by haul from tax amnesty program
More than $300 million is generated from delinquent Louisiana taxpayers; California finance chief hangs it up; Iowa Gov. Culver campaigns as problem solver; and stimulus Web site turns up boo-boos. Read More |
Powered by