Governor Jim Pillen joined fellow Republican governors on May-15th, in denouncing the Biden administration’s proposed rules change to Title IX. The new rule could prevent states from enforcing state laws and regulations to protect fairness in women’s and girls’ sports. The governors criticized the Biden administration for caving to highly politicized gender ideology and changing the rules in a way that does not accord with law. They asked for the rule to be withdrawn immediately until the Supreme Court is given the ability to weigh in.

It is close to the ideal time to plant a summer annual grass, maybe to replenish your hay supply or have some extra grazing. Which one will you plant? Choosing a summer forage can be confusing because there are about seven different types of major summer annual forage grasses.

Brown County Report May 7th through May 13th Sunday, May 7th The Brown County Ambulance transferred a patient to the Brown County Hospital. Responded to reports of cattle out on Highway 7.

Summarized - All Cases Include $ 50.00 Court Cost Lashonada S. Phipp’s: Possession of marijuana over 1 oz., $500.00 Fine; No Operator’s License, $75.00 Fine; Driving Left of Center, $25.00 Fine; Brown County Sheriff - Deputy Kyle Stang..

“Nebraska Law Enforcement Week” This week we take time to thank all the Nebraska Law Enforcement Officers, especially those right here in Brown County. Thank you for helping to keep everyone safe in our County and trying to keep crime under control.

The United States is a representative republic. Article IV, Section 4 of the United States Constitution requires the federal government to “guarantee every state in this union a republican form of government.” In a representative republic, the voters select representatives, and those chosen representatives apply their principles and judgment to make the decisions. However, in Nebraska, we have a more direct way for voters to make changes to the constitution and laws of our state: the initiative and referendum process.