Public hearing for new bill aiming to merge state agencies and protect state 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 ...
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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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Nebraska ag, conservation groups slam Pillen's plan to merge two 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 ...
Many Nebraskans still under threat of high nitrate in drinking water, report finds
In 2023, nearly 29,000 households scattered across rural Nebraska received postcards instructing them how to get their ...
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With eye on merging agencies, Pillen names interim director of environment department
Jesse Bradley currently serves as the interim director for the Department of Natural Resources and now will also lead the ...
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Introduction to LB 695 a surprise to LENRD staff, board
On the final day of legislative bill introduction on Jan. 22, in Lincoln, state Sen. Rob Dover of Norfolk introduced LB 695.
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 ...
How Abolishing FEMA Could Create A Crisis For States And Cities
States and cities that need FEMA’s help in responding to nature-related crisis situations could face a different kind of ...
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Snider named to fall Deans' Commendation List at Nebraska
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Jacob Snider of Enterprise has been named to the Deans' Commendation List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year. Snider, a ...