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News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors Newsletter for Saturday February 15, 2025 ( 5 items )  

Attorney General Bird Defends DOGE to Protect Taxpayer Dollars
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 14 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bird Defends DOGE to Protect Taxpayer Dollars DES MOINES-- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led 20 states in defending President Trump's administration against politically-motivated lawsuits attempting to stop his team from protecting taxpayer dollars. When the American people elected President Trump in a decisive victory, they also voted for his America First agen  more

Attorney General Formella, Coalition Urge U.S. Senate to Pass HALT Fentanyl Act to Close 'Copycat Fentanyl' Loophole
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 14 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Formella, Coalition Urge U.S. Senate to Pass HALT Fentanyl Act to Close 'Copycat Fentanyl' Loophole Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella and 24 of his fellow Attorneys General have sent a letter urging the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, which would end a dangerous loophole currently being exploited by drug traffickers. "Fentanyl and  more

Gov. Pillen Advocates for Merging Agencies, Improving State's Water Quantity & Quality
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Advocates for Merging Agencies, Improving State's Water Quantity & Quality CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska Legislature's Natural Resources Committee in favor of LB317 to merge the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with the Department of Environment and Energy (DEE). Senator Tom Brandt introduced L  more

Gov. Pillen Appoints Mosby as County Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Appoints Mosby as County Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Tamara T. Mosby of Omaha as the county court judge in the Fourth Judicial District. That district consists of Douglas County. Mosby's 20-year career includes working as both a prosecutor and defense a  more

Gov. Pillen Appoints Roskens to Game and Parks Commission
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Appoints Roskens to Game and Parks Commission CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Lisa Roskens of Omaha to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Roskens will serve as the representative for District 3. Her appointment is subject to confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature. Roskens is the chief executiv  more