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News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors Newsletter for Saturday January 28, 2023 ( 4 items )  

AG Moody Takes Multistate Action to Stop Rule Allowing Asset Managers to Direct Client Retirement Money to ESG Investments
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2023: Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking action to stop a Department of Labor rule which would affect the retirement accounts of millions of people. The rule allows 401(k) managers to direct clients' money to Environmental, Social and Governance investments and runs contrary to the laws outlined in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Attorney General Ashley  more

Governor Pillen Appoints Fire Marshal
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 28 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced he is appointing Scott Cordes as the Nebraska State Fire Marshal. Cordes will replace Shane Hunter, who stepped down due to personal health issues. "Scott will work hard to cut regulatory burdens on our volunteer fire departments and paramedics," said Governor Pillen. "He understands we need to help volunteers so they can continue to protect their commun  more

Governor Pillen Appoints Public Service Commissioner for District 2
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 28 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced he is appointing Christian Mirch to serve as the District 2 Commissioner on the Nebraska Public Service Commission. The position was previously held by Crystal Rhoades who was elected last fall to serve as the Douglas County Clerk of the District Court. "Christian understands the importance of infrastructure for the future of Nebraska," said said Governo  more

Kansas A.G. Kobach Joins 25-State Lawsuit on New Labor Rule Allowing Asset Managers to Direct Their Clients' Retirement Money to ESG Investments
TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 28 -- Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2023: Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today joined a 25-state coalition in a lawsuit over a U.S. Department of Labor rule which would affect the retirement accounts of millions of people. The rule would allow 401(k) managers to direct their clients' money to ESG (Environmental Social Governance) investments and runs contrary to the laws outlined in the Employee Retirement Income Sec  more