Three people died in central #Nebraska because of #COVID19 complications. Stay up to date on influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters, practice good hand hygiene and stay home and get tested if you experience symptoms.

When asked whether he considered taking applications for the State Treasurer position, Gov. Jim Pillen said he runs government like a business and already had the best person in mind for the job. www.facebook.com/share/r/17fj...

Use MyLNK app to access #LNK resources from 400 organizations & 700 programs. Search categories & calendar events like “food distribution” and “health services.” After app is downloaded, no wifi or cell access needed. See app store MyLNK or MyLink mylnk.app/home

FOODNET distributes perishable foods 7 days a week that the Food Bank cannot handle as quickly. Donate garden veggies - take to the site one hour before distribution begins, so volunteers can put them into packages. #LNK foodnetlincoln.org/sites/

Meet Caitlin Knutson for Legislature, District 2 at an Open House, Friday, Oct. 10, 6-8 PM at Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall. www.facebook.com/share/1FrHqV... #LNK

⚠️URGENT⚠️! University of Nebraska Lincoln proposed the elimination of the Community & Regional Planning program due to budget cuts. The program is seeking support from community members, regardless of whether you have graduated from the program. Info: architecture.unl.edu/college/save... #LNK

Meet Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn TODAY #LNK

This is how you respond when Pete Ricketts calls you “fake.”👇

Protect your privacy. Contact Nebraska Secretary of State at sos.nebraska.gov/contact before Sept. 22.

Voter registration today in Ogallala.

Who is making money off the ICE work ethic prison in McCook by filling bed space like a hotel? Taxpayers pay to house, feed and possibly provide resources so incarcerated people do not return to prison. #NEleg

Lincoln is officially a Four-Star Certified Welcoming City! Our city is only the second community in the entire U.S. to reach this incredible honor. More than 25K immigrants & refugees call Lincoln home, and we at CLIA are proud to be a part of Lincoln's welcoming spirit. certifiedwelcoming.org

Nebraska federal representatives voted for Bigly Billionaire Bill that will pay for the Cornhusker Clonk detention center in McCook. Small towns will see medical centers close due to lack of funding and get an ICE detention center instead.

Nebraska university's flagship #LNK campus reported 38 students less than 2024 enrollment, a drop of 0.2%. There were 174 fewer international students amid changes to the visa process and uncertainties originating with the Trump administration's posture toward those students.

Town Hall with State Sen. Margo Juarez Today, Lincoln, NE. #LNK #NEleg

Nebraska federal representatives voted for Bigly Billionaire Bill that will pay for the Cornhusker Clonk detention center in McCook. Small towns will see medical centers close due to lack of funding and get an ICE detention center instead.

Town Halls with Dan Osborn, an independent, running for Senate. Columbus - Today 8/20 Norfolk - Tomorrow 8/21 #NEsen

Gov. Jim Pillen Office of the Governor P.O. Box 94848 Lincoln, NE 68509-4848 402-471-2244 governor.nebraska.gov/contact-form

Because of Bigly Billionaire Bill, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital to cut 30 jobs that care for up to 125 #LNK kids.

Town Hall with State Sen. Margo Juarez Tuesday, Aug. 19, Columbus Public Library. #NEleg

Rep. Mike Flood won his 2024 re-election bid with 60% of the vote. He “won Lancaster County by nearly 5,600 votes.”

Bigly Billionaire Bill has less money for small town hospitals, but #LNK or #OMA could get a tent camp in Nebraska with extreme heat/cold temps, and access to agriculture and meat processing businesses for a steady supply of detainees.

Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 10AM-12PM Nebraska State Fair Forum includes a legislative update from Senator Ricketts and two panel discussions (EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY)) on federal issues facing Nebraskans. ruralradio.com/krvn/news/ri...

Rep. Mike Flood ‘s Town Hall Today Kimball Recital Hall 1113 R Street, #LNK facebook.com/events/s/con...

LAWSUIT PAYOUT: Some folks who subscribed locally have been getting postcards this week about this. From States Newsroom:

NEW CANDIDATE CONFIRMED: Nebraska's Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District has another familiar face seeking the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House, Douglas County District Court Clerk Crystal Rhoades. #NE02 First in the NebEx from Juan Salinas II: nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/07/21/d...

Bigly Billionaire's Bill gives $30 billion for ICE and $45 billion for detention camps. More than current budgets: FBI ($11.3 billion), Bureau of Prisons ($9 billion), and the Drug Enforcement Administration ($3.3 billion) combined. newrepublic.com/article/1976...

New at FFP: 25 years ago, you couldn’t find a Dollar General outside of Omaha and Lincoln. Now, they’re a fixture of small-town Nebraska — as local grocery stores continue to disappear. 🔗 buff.ly/XL9g8eU

Black mothers and babies disproportionately face worse health outcomes in Nebraska. But experts see a real opportunity for the state to eliminate those gaps in outcomes. 🔗 buff.ly/5vfgZBR

WATER ISSUE: The water in and around Des Moines contains too much nitrate. While resulting water bans are temporary, they’re the starkest sign yet of the state’s long-brewing struggle with high nitrate levels in the streams and rivers that supply drinking water. From Stateline:

Wednesday, July 9 5 PM - Running (& Recruiting) for Office 101 Attend in person at 7601 Pacific St. Omaha or virtually on Zoom. Register at WomenWhoRunNE.org/camp

Spending time in Central Nebraska? Wear tick repellent and watch for poisonous snakes.

Join us for our campaign kickoff on Wednesday, June 25th, from 5-8pm at Firefighters Hall. Can’t wait to see you there! RSVP to [email protected]

Denise Powell is another candidate running to flip Nebraska #02 blue. Denise is an advocate for public schools and healthcare. This race is ranked TOSS-UP by Cook Political Report. #NE02 @deniseforcongress.bsky.social

Angie Eberspacher testified at Nebraska Legislature in support of opening up teachers or librarians to possible criminal penalties for distributing “obscenity,” outlawing drag shows for minors, and allowing public dollars for private K-12 schools, etc.

2ND DISTRICT SCOOP: The talking stage of whether to run for Congress in Nebraska’s Omaha-based 2nd District ended this week with Denise Powell, known for helping new candidates, announcing her bid. From Juan Salinas II: nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/05/01/d...

NU REGENT RACE SCOOP: Brent Comstock, a Lincoln entrepreneur born and raised in Auburn, is running for an open seat on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents From Zach Wendling:

Arch told senators to pay attention to fiscal dynamics in Washington, D.C., which could fall back on Nebraska and the next state revenue forecast on Oct. 31 e.g. Medicaid and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits could pass costs back to Nebraska. #neleg

OMAHA Town Hall Sat., May 31 9:00-10:30 AM Firefighters Hall, 10801 N. 156th Street. Ask state senators about property taxes, the budget, sick leave, etc. Sen. von Gillern (LD4), Sen. Armendariz (LD18) & Sen. Sorrentino (LD39) #NELeg x.com/lwvne/status...

JOIN US: On Tuesday at noon, Nebraska For Us will hold a virtual roundtable with a panel of experts to discuss how SNAP cuts could affect Nebraskans across the state if they are signed into law. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE02 RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

It’s Give to Lincoln Day. Visit some of the participating nonprofits downtown until 1 pm. #LNK

“Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers escalated his opposition to legislative efforts to help implement medical cannabis” nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/05/07/n...

The Wheeler County agreement was approved under the task force model, which is the most intensive form of partnership and essentially deputizes local law enforcement to act as immigration enforcement officers in certain cases. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...

Dr. Bob Rauner is a public health doctor in Lincoln. He provided public health updates during the COVID pandemic and has started posting community updates again. youtu.be/9ljvgOZfSv8 #LNK

BALLOT PUSHBACK: The effort to slow voter-approved increases in Nebraska’s minimum wage might soon be combined with efforts to weaken the paid sick leave protections voters approved. From Juan Salinas II:

Yesterday, Nebraska state senators were all about ensuring there was transparency in who was giving money to the University of Nebraska. Today, those same lawmakers are opposing a proposal to create inspectors general for political subdivisions like NPPD: flatwaterfreepress.org/nebraska-pub...

New at FFP: Nebraska schools struggle to hire teachers. Nebraska schools had nearly 700 unfilled positions this past school year. Some districts are widening their search for teachers — by about 8,000 miles. 🔗https://buff.ly/k7bxC3J

Congressional Budget Office estimates that the lowest-earning households in the United States would see incomes decrease 2% in 2027, moving to a 4% loss in 2033. The CBO projects resources would meanwhile increase by 4% for the highest-earning Americans in 2027,

I have been cackling in my office over this for over an hour.

Legislative Town Hall Brad Von Gillern & Senator Christy Armendariz Saturday, May 31, at 9:00 AM Bennington Fire Hall www.facebook.com/share/p/15Sh... #Neleg