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RR employees, retirees invited to solidarity picnic - The North Platte Bulletin
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (212+ words) by: The North Platte Bulletin - Sep. 8, 2026 Political candidates and railroad retirement consultants will be at the annual solidarity picnic for railroad workers, friends and family, which is set from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in North Platte....
Candidates’ forum to be held Tuesday evening
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (148+ words) by: The North Platte Bulletin - Sep. 6, 2026 Candidates for the North Platte school board and city council will square off Tuesday at a public forum hosted by the Downtown Association. Two county commissioners are expected to talk about the recall effort,…...
Storer in the Legislature: Protecting our children in a digital world
1+ week, 6+ day ago (503+ words) by: Sen. Tanya Storer - Aug. 31, 2026 This week brought an important victory for parents and children across Nebraska and the country. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a landmark multistate settlement requiring Meta Platforms, Inc. to pay up to $17.1 billion and…...
Jacobson at the Legislature: Volunteer firefighters show Canteen spirit
3+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) by: Sen. Mike Jacobson - Aug. 23, 2026 This past week was National Volunteer Firefighters Week. The week celebrates and honors the contributions of volunteer firefighters across the United States. This week typically includes various events and activities aimed at recognizing their dedication…...
Jacobson in the Legislature: Supporting those with developmental disabilities
2+ week, 1+ day ago (558+ words) by: Sen. Mike Jacobson - Aug. 29, 2026 Over the past several months, I have spent a lot of time discussing some of the “hot button” issues facing Nebraska. Those issues matter, but other issues that may not generate the same headlines or…...
Storer at the Legislature: Distance must not be barrier to justice
2+ week, 6+ day ago (331+ words) by: Sen. Tanya Storer - Aug. 24, 2026 Our constitutional freedoms depend on more than the laws we pass. They depend on the judicial system that applies those laws fairly, protects individual rights, and ensures every Nebraskan receives due process under the law....
Jacobson at the Legislature: Unlocked funds for rural hospitals
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (533+ words) by: Sen. Mike Jacobson - Sep. 6, 2026 This past Thursday night, the Nebraska Medical Association honored me with its Friend of Medicine award, the highest honor awarded to a non-medical provider. The award was primarily due to LB 527, which I introduced and…...
Strommen in the Legislature: Wildfire relief
1+ week, 2+ day ago (350+ words) by: Sen. Paul Strommen - Sep. 4, 2026 Gov. Jim Pillen has announced that the IRS is postponing tax filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses affected by the wildfires and storms that have occurred, beginning on March 12. Those impacted by the…...
County commissioner apologizes, returns to board
1+ week, 6+ day ago (820+ words) by: George Lauby - Aug. 31, 2026 Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns was back at his seat Monday for a commissioner’s meeting and public hearing about zoning regulations for data centers. Bruns, who was charged Aug. 21 with driving under the influence, did not…...
Democrats to meet, distribute signs
1+ week, 6+ day ago (156+ words) North Platte Bulletin Installing the Bulletin app on your device It’s simple to install the Bulletin App on your smart phone or iPad: Look at the bottom of the screen for the install command. Tap. Then, install. If you have…...