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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Sunday February 16, 2025 ( 4 items )  

ICYMI: It's time to hold Nebraska's bureaucracy accountable
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: It's time to hold Nebraska's bureaucracy accountable LINCOLN, NE - In case you missed it, the Nebraska Examiner published an op-ed by Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) State Director John Gage last weekend in support of legislation to make executive agencies more transparent and accountable to the public.  Nebraska lawmakers are currently working on a st  more

Informational Webinar Set to Discuss Reduced Tillage and No-till Practices
LYONS, Nebraska, Feb. 11 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Informational webinar set to discuss reduced tillage and no-till practices Contact(s) Andrew Tonnies, policy associate, andrewt@cfra.org or 402.590.7096; or Rhea Landholm, communications manager, rheal@cfra.org or 402.687.2100, ext. 1025 LYONS, NEBRASKA--Farmers interested in finding out if reduced tillage or no-till can benefit their operation are invited to a free online event hosted by the C  more

Rural Advocates Honored by Center for Rural Affairs
LYONS, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Rural advocates honored by Center for Rural Affairs Contact(s) Rhea Landholm, communications manager, media@cfra.org or 402.687.2100 ext. 1025 LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs has announced recognition of outstanding people and entities in two states. "Each year, we honor the rural champions who help us accomplish so much for rural America," said Brian Depew, executive director.   more

Trucking Industry Backs Bill to End EVs' Free Ride
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Backs Bill to End EVs' Free Ride Feb 12, 2025 Fair Share Act would require light-duty electric vehicles to contribute to the Highway Trust Fund Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded Senator Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) and Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-South Dakota) for introducing the Fair Share Act. The legislation  more