10 March 2010, 12:53 pm
Christian Science MonitorFrom same sex marriage to medical marijuana, states take the leadChristian Science MonitorGeorgia, Missouri, and Nebraska enacted comprehensive laws addressing employment, law enforcement, and public benefits. Other states have taken a variety of ...and more »... Read More »
10 March 2010, 11:46 am
Treasurys dip ahead of auctionFinancial News USA (press release)[Read the full article] Nebraska's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.6 percent in January, still less than half the national rate of 9.7 percent, ...Solartech, First American Owned Solar Panel Manufacturer in Eastern US, Com... Read More »
10 March 2010, 11:13 am
Cornhusker CasualtyWall Street JournalOne of his proudest achievements as Nebraska treasurer has been to list all government expenditures and contracts on a government-run Web site. ...... Read More »
10 March 2010, 8:03 am
Some residents suggest I-80 deer fence too expensiveLincoln Journal Star... who attended an informational meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Nebraska Crossing shopping center. "It's the government dealing with the government. ...... Read More »
9 March 2010, 10:15 pm
MLive.comJudge spares dogs rescued in fight probeThe Detroit NewsDetroit -- A federal judge Tuesday spared the lives of most of the roughly 40 dogs the federal government seized in connection with a 2009 dog-fighting ...Minnow, 'bait dog' from pit bull-fighting ring, is one of rescue dogs re... Read More »
9 March 2010, 9:13 pm
The corrosive effects of illegal immigrationTampa TribuneIn my home state of Nebraska, Republican Gov. Dave Heineman currently enjoys sky-high approval ratings from constituents, thanks in large part to his ...and more »... Read More »
9 March 2010, 3:51 pm
ReutersDo Americans oppose health-care reform? Why?Washington Post (blog)If you think they don't know much about it, or have been misinformed about it, then it is not only proper, but core to how our government was structured, ...Ten Wrong Reasons to Oppose Health ReformPolitics Daily (blog)36 l... Read More »
9 March 2010, 3:20 pm
Neb. voters may get chance to cut treasurer's jobThe Associated PressNebraska lawmakers want to put the state treasurer's office on the chopping block. On Tuesday, they easily gave first-round approval to a measure that would ...Voters may get chance to eliminate officeNorth Platte Telegraph... Read More »
9 March 2010, 5:04 am
Christian Science MonitorBig bucks ride on censusOmaha World-HeraldThe author attributed the difference mainly to Nebraska's larger Medicaid reimbursement. Across the country, the federal government used census numbers to ...Vermont, Alaska, New York Lead States in Funding Tied to CensusBusiness... Read More »
8 March 2010, 3:22 pm
Neb. tax revenues fall 2 pct short in FebruaryBusinessWeekNebraska state government's overall revenue fell more than 2 percent below projections in February because of lagging sales and income taxes. ...and more »... Read More »