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Midlands Voices: Nebraska's 'sin tax' proposal would be robbing from the poor to give to the rich
"These 'sin taxes' are often justified as a means to promote healthier lifestyles, but let's be honest: they're a cash grab, ...
Gov. Pillen discusses his vision for rest of legislative session and Nebraska’s fiscal future
Gov. Jim Pillen shared his perspective Wednesday on how Nebraska’s 49 lawmakers can tighten the belt and nail down some of ...
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Nebraska debates bill on school retirement fund contributions
A bill introduced at the request of Governor Jim Pillen, aimed at adjusting state contributions to the school retirement fund ...
Pillen announces program to draw large animal veterinarians to Nebraska
The Nebraska Rural Veterinary Grant program will provide $150,000 in state funds to recent veterinary school graduates who ...
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announces new grant program to recruit production veterinarians
NON-SENIOR STUDENTS. NEBRASKA GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN IS TOUTING A NEW PLAN TO EXPAND THE STATE’S VETERINARIAN WORKFORCE. THIS NEW PROGRAM WILL HELP RECENT VETERINARY ...
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Nebraska launches grant program to attract veterinarians to rural areas
Governor Jim Pillen, a veterinarian himself, announced a new initiative aimed at addressing Nebraska's shortage of veterinarians in rural areas.
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Pillen requests federal disaster for March winter storm, first Nebraska request of 2025
Gov. Jim Pillen has requested a major federal disaster declaration for 27 Nebraska counties related to a March winter storm ...
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Gov. Pillen, health officials outline Nebraska’s response to national measles outbreak
Governor Jim Pillen and officials from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) outlined the state’s response plan at a press conference Friday. While there are currently no ...
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Pillen announces program to draw large animal veterinarians to Nebraska
Jim Pillen announced ... in clinics across the Cornhusker State. In addition to incentivizing Nebraska-born veterinarians to stay and practice close to home, Pillen said the program will be ...