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Ricketts and others hail major tax cuts as historic and transformative | Regional government
Governor Pete Ricketts celebrated the signing into law of the largest tax cuts in Nebraska history on Wednesday with an elaborate ceremony in the Capitol rotunda, where he signed the bill with applauding state senators and…
The regional government of the Valencian Community announces an increase of 944 million euros
PLAN REACTIVA: Ximo Puig announces a 944 million euro aid program to boost the economy Photo credit: GVA.es
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Strengthen regional government authority to equalize development
Currently, equal development is a utopian ideal that not only developing countries are trying to achieve, but also many advanced nations.They are still struggling to eliminate the…
Senator Terrell McKinney – a new voice for North Omaha | Regional government
It wasn't simple or easy, but Terrell McKinney found his calling.And he is Senator Terrell McKinney today.McKinney has made the difficult – and often dangerous – journey of growing up as a young black man in North Omaha…
The hope of the governor of Nebraska, Thibodeau, announces a running mate | Regional government
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Republican Nebraska Governor hopeful Theresa Thibodeau has chosen a central Nebraska rancher and a conservative radio host as his running…
Top Republican gubernatorial candidates in Nebraska agree: Biden is president | Regional government
All four leading Republican candidates for governor of Nebraska agree that Joe Biden is the duly elected president of the United States.That includes Conklin Co. CEO Charles W. Herbster, who is endorsed by former President…
Jury selection in the Rep. Fortenberry is set for Wednesday | Regional government
Jury selection is due to begin Wednesday in the trial of U.S. Representative Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, accused of lying to federal authorities investigating an illegal donation by a foreign national to his campaign.U.S.…
Spain’s far-right Vox enters regional government | The extreme right
The far-right Vox party is set to be part of a Spanish regional government for the first time after striking a deal to lead the northwestern autonomous community of Castilla y León with bitter rivals from the conservative People's Party…
Herbster and Pillen clash over critical race theory | Regional government
Republican gubernatorial candidates Jim Pillen and Charles Herbster traded verbal jabs on Tuesday over their positions against teaching critical race theory.Herbster began with a press release suggesting that Pillen, a…
Sasse and Fischer hail defeat of filibuster change in Senate | Regional government
The senses. Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse have described Democratic efforts to change the filibuster rule in the Senate in an effort to get their voting rights bill passed as "institutional arson" and an attempt to "create a one-party system…
Biden endorses Nebraska disaster declaration for December storm | Regional government
President Joe Biden on Wednesday approved federal disaster assistance for parts of Nebraska hit by an unprecedented storm in December.The declaration makes federal dollars available to certain entities, including state and eligible local…
Fischer opposes closed administrative briefing on Afghanistan and Ukraine | Regional government
Senator Deb Fischer on Wednesday objected to the Biden administration's decision to hold a closed rather than an open briefing with senators on Afghanistan and Ukraine.Fischer, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a…
Senator Justin Wayne Advocates for New State Government Housing Department | Regional government
Senator Justin Wayne of Omaha argued on Tuesday that the Legislative Assembly should create a new Department of Housing and Urban Development within the state government to focus on housing needs which are considered one…
Senator Lathrop will not seek re-election to the Legislative Assembly | Regional government
Senator Steve Lathrop of Omaha, the Legislature's leading advocate for prison and criminal justice reform, has decided not to run again this year.As the deadline for incumbents nears Tuesday, Lathrop said Monday he would…
Ricketts Announces Trade Mission to UK and Ireland | Regional government
Nebraska will play Northwestern in Dublin.
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Offutt’s Retired Lt. Col. Joins Fortenberry’s GOP Challengers | Regional government
Here is a brief breakdown of Nebraska's senators and representatives in Congress.
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Farm Bureau Endorses Pillen in GOP Gubernatorial Race | Regional government
Take a look at the candidates who have announced themselves for the 2022 Nebraska governor's race.
The…
Kurdistan Regional Government reopens border crossings with AANES – Syria Report
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Senators descend safely from Mount Kilimanjaro | Regional government
The five Nebraska state senators who go mountaineering completed their descent from Mount Kilimanjaro on Thursday after successfully ascending the 19,341-foot peak in Tanzania.Among the upcoming stops on their African…
New school funding proposal meets opposition from Omaha, AG | Regional government
A legislative proposal to draw on half a cent of current sales tax revenue, along with state appropriations to help fund local schools, faced various opposition on Wednesday from agricultural organizations and the superintendent of public…
Nebraska agency chief urges financial support for South Platte project | Regional government
Nebraska could 'lose up to 90%' of the South Platte River's water before it flows into the state from Colorado if it doesn't act quickly to exercise its rights to secure its part of the water, said the Legislative…
Biden names state executive director for Nebraska Farm Service Agency | Regional government
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has named Nebraska native John Berge as the new state executive director for the USDA Nebraska Farm Service Agency.Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said state executive directors carry out the USDA's…
Flood Challenges Fortenberry, Says Indictment Endangers House Seat | Regional government
"With a very small majority, they claimed a mandate to distribute trillions of dollars in gifts to big government, to raise our taxes, to increase the power of government, to take control of our elections and to conduct hunts. to partisan…
Ricketts Says Nebraska Medicine Shouldn’t Perform Elective Surgeries | Regional government
“The steps we are taking ensure that we prioritize the care of patients with the most urgent medical needs,” officials said. "As outlined in the directed health measure, our medical providers will continue to make case-by-case decisions…
Ricketts Focuses on Ambitious Investments and Tax Relief | Regional government
The governor also expressed his continued commitment against abortion, suggesting "Nebraska continues to serve as a beacon for life."“We must also recognize all the doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals whose selflessness and…
Cártama City Hall calls for urgent action from the regional government to ‘unlock’ the…
The bridge was part of the old road that connected Alhaurín El Grande. / ONCity hall says renovation project at historic site 'hampered' by lack of important report from Junta de AndalucíaThe town hall of Cártama has appealed to the Junta!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Fortenberry Lawyer Says His Statements to Agents Should Be Dismissed | Regional government
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Nebraska Representative Jeff Fortenberry announces his candidacy for…
Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska announces his candidacy for re-election | Regional government
The funds came from Gilbert Chagoury, a Nigerian of Lebanese descent based in Paris, who allegedly directed donations to Fortenberry due to a common interest in protecting Christians from persecution in the Middle East. It is illegal for…
Nebraska’s Jeff Fortenberry Announces Re-election | Regional government
The funds came from Gilbert Chagoury, a Lebanese-born Nigerian based in Paris, who reportedly directed the donations to Fortenberry because of a shared interest in protecting Christians from persecution in the Middle East. It is illegal…
Don Walton: Investment Opportunities Come With Workforce Challenges | Regional government
Gov. Pete Ricketts berated President Joe Biden for the language he used to condemn the election protest rally in Washington by supporters of former President Trump that turned into an attack on U.S. Capitol. United States by some of its…
Environmental Cleanup in AltEn Shows Progress, Nebraska Agency Says | Regional government
Under the direction of NewFields, an environmental engineering and construction company headquartered in Georgia, solids from an emergency lagoon were removed and its synthetic coating was repaired.The emergency lagoon will be used to…
Don Walton: Here is a year of legislative opportunity | Regional government
* Basic pandemic protocol restrictions will be in place for the 2022 legislative session, and President Mike Hilgers continues to protect and preserve media access with a limitation of no more than five accredited members of the media on…
Ben Nelson hails Harry Reid as talented leader and friend | Regional government
“It gave me a lot of leeway and a lot of flexibility,” said Nelson.During negotiations, Reid proposed an amendment that would provide full federal funding for the cost of expanding Medicaid in Nebraska, subsequently setting off a political…
Relocated Senator Matt Williams Still Represents Those Who Elected Him | Regional government
Senator Matt Williams, who lives in Gothenburg in central Nebraska, is now the state senator in a Sarpy County legislative district that borders the Iowa border to a half-state.Legislative District 36 was moved from rural Nebraska to the…
Blood Democrat’s governorship message draws rural voters | Regional government
“They're not leaving Nebraska because of property taxes,” she said. “They are leaving because their elders are not listening to their voices” or help provide opportunities that might keep them here.Their concerns include affordable housing…
Fortenberry’s ALS Bill Gets Biden’s Signature | Regional government
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Representative Jeff Fortenberry on Thursday called President Joe Biden's move to enact legislation he sponsored to transform the research and treatment of…
Nebraska National Guard Hailed for Pandemic and Flood Service | Regional government
"You just stand up and say 'I will'," said Senator Deb Fischer, adding her birthday greetings.…
West Hartford city manager steps down to lead regional government council
WEST HARTFORD — The city will begin a nationwide search for a new city manager as Matt Hart steps down to become executive director of the Capitol Region Council of Governments.Hart was appointed West Hartford City Manager in 2017, when he…
Don Walton: Heineman’s decision paves the way for Republican gubernatorial rush | Regional…
Gov. Pete Ricketts backed Slama, whom he originally appointed to the legislature, and Heineman backed Palmtag, a longtime party pillar, and it got a little personal and tough along the way.Heineman said he ultimately decided not to…
Federal Prosecutor Says Fortenberry Lawyers Tainted FBI Agent | Regional government
In a transcript of his July 2019 interview with the FBI in Washington, DC, Fortenberry said he had been distracted during an interview four months earlier at his Lincoln home by an oncoming "bomb cyclone". from causing epic flooding in…
Nebraska Tax Revenue Surpasses Projections By $ 40 Million In November | Regional government
These are Nebraska's constitutional officers and heads of state code agencies, who sit in the governor's office.…
Hilgers announces Republican bid for Attorney General | Regional government
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Mike Hilgers of Lincoln will seek the 2022 Republican nomination for Attorney General.Hilgers announced his candidacy Wednesday at an event in Norfolk.Senator Lincoln, 43, won re-election to his second…
Medicaid Meetings Planned Statewide Regional government
The state Department of Health and Human Services will host a statewide listening tour of five cities on Medicaid's managed care program starting in January.In 2022, Nebraska Medicaid will sign new contracts for the state's managed care…
Nebraska Civil Service Commission Appoints New Executive Director | Regional government
These are Nebraska's constitutional officers and heads of state code agencies, who sit in the governor's office.…
Ricketts Appoints Bennington Native as New Director of Strategic Communications | Regional…
They are Nebraska's constitutional officers and heads of state code agencies, who serve in the governor's cabinet.
Gov.…
Kurdish regional government says US pledged to continue supporting Peshmerga – Middle East…
The Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq said on Tuesday that the United States is committed to continuing to support security forces in the region known as Peshmerga, as well as federal security forces, in the fight against the…
Omaha Convenience Stores Challenge New State Takeout Law | Regional government
But Carson said if the goal was to protect public health by avoiding travel inside an establishment, the changes should have included allowing convenience stores to sell through ATMs.Carson said Mega Saver stores sold beer and liquor…
Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante to Run for Re-election | Regional government
Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante on Monday announced he would seek re-election for a second four-year term.Murante, a Republican, was first elected treasurer in 2018 while serving as Gretna state lawmaker.“Every day, I am honored to…
Xinjiang regional government introduces democratic practices, attacks U.S. democratic hegemony
Photo: Global TimesAs the only region to have established three-tier self-governments in China, the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwest China has fully implemented regional ethnic autonomy and practiced comprehensive democracy.…
Ricketts adviser and spokesperson named new state GOP director | Regional government
These are Nebraska's constitutional officers and heads of state code agencies, who sit in the governor's office.…
Nebraska Attorney General Announces Consumer Protection Team | Regional government
Shopping habits have changed dramatically over the past few decades.In the 80s and 90s, malls and big box stores reigned supreme. Apart from catalog and mail-order purchase options consumers had no…
Nebraska Unemployment Website Down for Update | Regional government
When you're faced with unemployment it's hard to think about your budget, but PennyGem's Justin Kircher has ways to get you through that time.…
Governor Highlights Apprenticeship Programs to Address Labor Shortages | Regional government
Nebraska employers are getting creative - and sometimes more generous - as they attempt to fill vacancies during the state's severe labor shortage. Nebraska has tens…
Senator Patty Pansing Brooks to Seek Fortenberry’s House Seat | Regional government
Don Walton: court case, filing deadlines muddle next year's House racePansing Brooks, 63, was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2014.As a…
2022 legislative session in Nebraska seen as rare moment of opportunity | Regional government
These are Nebraska's constitutional officers and heads of state code agencies, who sit in the governor's office.…
Wastewater sampling will be part of Nebraska COVID monitoring system | Regional government
Photo credit: Lux Blue / ShutterstockFor many Americans, the federal government's plans to stimulate the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic stand out for the direct relief they have offered to…
Water Restored in State Prison, But Blackout Raises New Concerns | Regional government
The state penitentiary was built in 1869 and has undergone several renovations, but correctional officials argued that it was no longer cost-effective to modernize the facility with an average population of nearly 1,300 inmates.“There are…
Online Conference Hosted By Chinese Embassy In India And Xinjiang Regional Government To Discuss The…
Photo: Sun Weidong, Chinese Ambassador to India"The facts should not be distorted. The achievements of economic and social development of Xinjiang as well as human rights are there for all," replied Sun Weidong, Chinese Ambassador to…
Letter of advice: Lee Cain, commission with the Kurdistan regional government
1. REQUEST FOR COMMERCIAL APPOINTMENT: Lee Cain, former director of communications at n ° 10, commission to the Kurdistan regional government within the framework of his independent consulting firm.
You sought advice from the Business…
Ricketts defends Fortenberry as “man of great integrity” | Regional government
Center of Operational Excellence director Matt Singh and Department of Administrative Services director Jason Jackson were among state officials who joined the governor in describing how the new government structure was able to respond…
Senator Myron Dorn to seek re-election to the Legislature | Regional government
Adams Senator Myron Dorn on Wednesday announced he would seek re-election for a second term in the legislature representing District 30, which includes the southeastern parts of Lancaster County as well as Gage County.Dorn was instrumental…
What could happen next with the accused representative Fortenberry? | Regional government
Prosecutors will have the opportunity to challenge written motions with their own arguments before a judge rules, which will likely slow down the process.What if he's doomed?Fortenberry could stay in Congress if convicted of a felony, but…
Nebraska Attorney General Ready to Challenge Federal Vaccine Warrants | Regional government
Following increased pressure from the Biden administration, more and more state-owned companies are mandating vaccination of their employees. Here are some of the…
Nebraska Tax Collections Surpassed September Expectations by $ 100 Million | Regional government
Nebraska tax revenues continued to flow at a faster than expected pace during the first quarter of the fiscal year.The State Department of Revenue released a report on Friday showing the state brought in $ 155.9 million more than expected…
The Brussels regional government launches a debate on the ban on ritual slaughter
The Brussels regional government has launched a debate on the ban on ritual slaughter without stunning, a subject of division within the coalition.
Brussels Animal Welfare Minister Bernard Clerfayt has decided to put the…
Metropolitan Region’s New Legislative District Attracts Gretna Candidate | Regional…
A former member of the Gretna City Council and owner of a small business threw her hat in the ring for a newly added legislative seat in Sarpy County.…
Platte Institute Promotes Plan to Rely on Sales Taxes | Regional government
Jim Greisch, panelist and executive at RSM US, a company that provides financial services, said that Nebraska's current sales and property tax system results in "excessive reliance on income taxes and the property".Outside of the tax reform…
Senator Justin Wayne applies to be a judge | Regional government
“For me, I don't want this process to be political,” he said.Wayne said it was a private ambition that would fuel his desire for public service. A 2005 graduate of Creighton School of Law, Wayne said he admired several judges and had some…
Fortenberry raised funds for possible legal defense | Regional government
One of the billionaire's associates, Toufic Baaklini, of Washington, DC, admitted to receiving $ 30,000 from Chagoury and giving it to an individual in January 2016 at a restaurant in Los Angeles. This person organized a fundraiser in…
Don Walton: Democrats focused on Omaha in redistribution | Regional government
And suddenly they were done.With some bipartisan agreement - or perhaps acceptance is the most accurate word - and without the mention of a filibuster.Democrats protected their only chance at winning a House seat and presidential electoral…
Ricketts Appoints Senator Slama’s Twin Sister to Sarpy Election | Regional government
Emily A. Ethington, who served as Field Director for the Republican Party in Sarpy County and for her twin sister, Senator Julie Slama, has been appointed Sarpy County Electoral Commissioner.Gov. Pete Ricketts made the appointment, which…
Erkin Tuniyaz appointed acting chairman of Xinjiang regional government
Erkin TuniyazErkin Tuniyaz was appointed acting president of the regional government of northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Thursday, replacing Shohrat Zakir.The 29th meeting of the Standing Committee of the People's…
“It was a difficult period for everyone”: the legislature approves the redistribution |…
The results of the division decisions will be reflected in the 2022 elections; a deadlock or delay in the redistribution process could have disrupted next year's electoral schedule, possibly delaying the May 10 primary.Wayne said "this was…
Health workers once hailed while heroes now receive threats | Regional government
"It's just added pressure on health workers who have already been under a lot of stress," said Dr. James Lawler, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where some doctors have received.…
Nebraska Chaplain Serves Returning Soldiers From Afghanistan | Regional government
He said times were tough as he and others often greeted the crews very early in the morning. It was a tiring, but uplifting mission, he said.“I consider it a great privilege to be the one to welcome almost all of the crews who have come…
Filing Condemns GOP Plan for New Legislative Districts in Nebraska | Regional government
Nebraska AG: Bill to add 50th senator not allowed during special session"We all know what's really going on here," said Senator Jen Day of Omaha, a…
Nebraska Relaunches COVID Dashboard, At Least Temporarily | Regional government
Lincoln hospitals 'at breaking point', says Bryan HealthIf the ratio of hospital patients with COVID falls below 10% of the total hospital…
Senator Carol Blood announces Democratic gubernatorial candidacy | Regional government
“She's the governor we've all been waiting for,” Kleeb said.The Republican contest features a number of nominees, including University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen of Columbus, Senator Brett Lindstrom of Omaha, and Falls City…
Don Walton: Special Redistribution Session – Let the Show Begin | Regional government
While most eyes seem to focus on the cards of Congress due to partisan political interests and implications, the lives of Nebraskans are likely to be further affected by the redistribution of legislative seats.Buckle your belt; this train…
Senators grapple with Republican congressional redistribution plan dividing Omaha | Regional…
The proposed 1st arrondissement looks like a puzzle piece caught in between. Redistribution committee member and Democrat Senator Adam Morfeld of Lincoln described the 2nd District redistribution map proposed by Republican members as…
Redistribution Committee Chairman Hints at Congressional Maps Dividing Douglas County | Regional…
The Legislative Redistribution Committee delayed action on Tuesday on legislative and Congressional redistribution plans pending the calculation of ideas proposed by other senators.The unexpected delay will not prevent the committee from…
Growth in Nebraska Centered in the State’s Largest Counties Regional government
Sarpy County saw 20% growth, by far the largest percentage gain. Both Douglas and Lancaster counties grew 13%. Buffalo and Hall counties ranked fourth and fifth in percentage growth, at 8.6% and 7.3%.David Drozd, research coordinator at…
Sarpy Farmers Who Appreciate Conservation Easements Disappointed With Ricketts Criticism | Regional…
When the trees in the cedar shelterbelt they planted in the mid-1990s weren't that tall, the Fedde brothers could look northeast from one of their fields and see the main motivation for accepting. the offer of the Land Trust. Their…
redistribution committee begins work on defining new political boundaries | Regional government
Briese is a Republican and Morfeld and Lathrop are both Democrats.While Monday's exchange centered on rural interests versus urban interests, it translates in Nebraska into Republican versus Democrat representation.…
Senator Ben Sasse amplifies his “damn deadline” message | Regional government
But he said it was Biden's fault for sticking to the deal and then failing to bring out US citizens and Afghan allies before the sudden collapse of the Afghan government and army.“A full withdrawal has always been a bad option,” Sasse said.…
Covid-19 in Spain: Catalan High Court rejects latest regional government requests for nighttime…
The Catalan High Court on Monday rejected the regional government's plans for a curfew in 43 municipalities, limiting the measure against the coronavirus to the 19 current areas where it is currently in place. With this latest setback for…
New Statewide Organization Boosts Clean Energy Development | Regional government
Top 10 states with the largest net energy exports per capita.
A new statewide organization…
Gambia: a crisis between KMC and the regional government ministry that should not have happened
The country has a central government under the executive authority and a regional government under the councils.
It also has other administrative structures such as the National Assembly and the Judiciary,
Each community has an…
Fortenberry at the Texas border says it’s ‘almost wide open’ | Regional…
Congressman Jeff Fortenberry talks to Fox News Radio host Brian Kilmeade about his experience on the Mexican border.…