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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Sunday February 11, 2024 ( 4 items )  

ACLU of Nebraska: New Report Finds Omaha Immigration Judges Routinely Compromise People's Rights
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 10 (TNSres) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release: A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska paints a stark picture of people's experiences in the Omaha immigration court, a court that is already known as one of the nation's toughest for asylum seekers. The civil rights organization says in-person observations from more than 500 hearings demonstrate that Omaha immigration court judges are routin  more

Center for Rural Affairs: Beginning Farmers Wanted for Conservation Fellowship
LYONS, Nebraska, Feb. 6 (TNSres) -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: Applications are now being accepted for the Center for Rural Affairs' Beginning Farmer Conservation Fellowship program. Beginning farmers who want to deepen their conservation knowledge are invited to apply. Fellows will complete coursework in conservation programs and practices, climate change adaptation and impacts, racial equity, and leadership. "Across Nebraska, farmers and ranchers are wor  more

National Cattlemen's Beef Association: Wyoming Cattleman Becomes New NCBA President
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 3 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association issued the following news release: Mark Eisele, a Wyoming rancher, ascended to the role of NCBA president during the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention, held this week in Orlando, Florida. Eisele, along with his wife, Trudy, and their children, operate the historic King Ranch near Cheyenne, Wyoming, grazing both public and private lands. The 2024 NCBA officer team, approved by the NCBA Board of Directors, took office at the end  more

Susan G. Komen: Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Nebraskans
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 9 (TNSres) -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Senator Tony Vargas (D- Omaha) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental br  more