Public hearing for new bill aiming to merge state agencies and protect Nebraska water supply
The Natural Resources Committee heard hours of testimony over a bill aiming to streamline Nebraska's state government.
Nebraska ag, conservation groups slam Gov. Jim Pillen's plan to merge 2 state departments
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen's plan to merge two state agencies to form the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment ran into ...
With eye on merger, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen names interim director of environment department
LINLCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen named Jesse Bradley interim director of the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy on ...
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Pillen Plan To Merge Two Agencies Hits Rough Waters At Hearing
The Association of Resources Districts and key ag leaders were among those who threw cold water this week, at least for now, ...
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Legislative Committee hears Pillen-backed plan to merge departments
BEATRICE – Governor Jim Pillen was among those testifying Thursday on his plan to merge the Nebraska Department of Natural ...
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MICRO-IRRIGATION WORK BOOSTS NEBRASKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, FOOD SECURITY
Multiple departments in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources are working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to strengthen small-scale irrigation in Nebraska. The efforts address ...
Bill in legislature seeks to address lithium battery fires
A Nebraska lawmaker believes her bill addresses the growing hazard of fires caused by improperly disposed of lithium-ion batteries and doesn't zap taxpayers. " LB 309 brings forth a unique option to ...
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Master Irrigator program to equip growers to lead innovation
the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts, and other industry leaders. These highlights will be followed by discussions among growers to refine ...
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Master Irrigator program aims to equip growers to lead irrigation innovation
the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts, and other industry leaders. These highlights will be followed by discussions among growers to refine ...