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Legislative Newsletter

Legislative Newsletter

On April 18, 2024, the Legislature completed its work for this 60-day legislative session. Although the last day is typically reserved for veto overrides and closing remarks, the Legislature also took action on fifteen bills remaining on Final Reading. 05/08/2024 12:00 AM

Upgrades improve experiences at northeast Nebraska state parks

Upgrades improve experiences at northeast Nebraska state parks

Guests at northeast Nebraska state park areas were treated to some improvements in 2023, with more set to be completed in 2024. The following is a roundup of those improvements and projects: Ponca State Park – Guests at Ponca State Park’s Resource and Education Center are enjoying their visit in comfort after the installation of a new HVAC system was completed at a cost of $11,600. Also, building exteriors were upgraded in the North Addition at a cost of $5,000. 05/08/2024 12:00 AM

Southeast Nebraska state parks enjoy many improvements

Southeast Nebraska state parks enjoy many improvements

Visitors to state park areas in southeast Nebraska will find enhanced dayuse and camping amenities. Projects completed in 2023 or to be finished in 2024 will appeal to an array of park users. The following is a roundup of those improvements and projects: Indian Cave State Park – A new boardwalk to the cave at Indian Cave State Park has been installed, replacing the one destroyed by mudslides in 2019. This boardwalk is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and cost more than $800,000 to complete. 05/08/2024 12:00 AM

Spring Highlights

Spring Highlights

State Board of Education 05/08/2024 12:00 AM

May is Community Action Month

May is Community Action Month

There are more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies across the United States working toward a common goal of eliminating the causes and conditions of poverty. 05/08/2024 12:00 AM

NEBRASKA TIMELINES . . .

NEBRASKA TIMELINES . . .

Each autumn, Nebraska schools, colleges, and universities schedule “homecoming,” a chance for alumni to return and remember old times. In the fall of 1929, the University of Nebraska's first 05/08/2024 12:00 AM

Guests at north-central Nebraska state parks will enjoy improvements

Guests at north-central Nebraska state parks will enjoy improvements

Plenty of improvements in Nebraska’s north-central state parks await visitors this year. Projects completed in 2023 or to be finished in 2024 will appeal to an array of park users. The following is a roundup of those improvements and projects: Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area 05/08/2024 12:00 AM

Get out to Nebraska’s state parks this May

Get out to Nebraska’s state parks this May

Spring soon will turn to summer. Get outdoors and spend some time in Nebraska’s state parks this May. A variety of events are planned for those for all ages and interests. 05/08/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraskans want immediate, long-term state funding for child care

Nebraskans want immediate, long-term state funding for child care

A new statewide public opinion survey released today shows that Nebraskans overwhelmingly want major, long-term state investment in quality child care and early learning – and they want it now. The survey, conducted in early 2024 by We Care for Kids/Por todos los niños and Nebraska Extension, asked Nebraskans whether they were willing to put significant state resources toward child care. Nearly 4 out of 5 Nebraskans agreed, saying they would approve dedicating as much as $190 million in funding per year for the next 10 years to help with the state’s child care crisis. 05/08/2024 12:00 AM

Senior Life Solutions celebrates Mental Health Month, encourages looking around and within

Senior Life Solutions celebrates Mental Health Month, encourages looking around and within

(Submitted by Senior Life Solutions Staff) Join Osmond General Hospital’s Senior Life Solution this May as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness and help break down the stigma surrounding mental illness. 05/08/2024 12:00 AM

Nebraska crop progress, condition reported

Nebraska crop progress, condition reported

LINCOLN – For the week ending May 5, 2024, there were 2.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 5% very short, 15% short, 68% adequate, and 12% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 7% very short, 28% short, 56% adequate, and 9% surplus. 05/08/2024 12:00 AM