LB 906 is a bill introduced by Senator Ben Hansen. It was presented to the Governor today for his signature. It passed on a vote of thirtyseven yes, five no, five present not voting and two senators excused. LB 906 requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to develop a vaccine exemption form for Nebraska citizens who are employees of a private company. The new law allows employees to claim an exemption based on his or her strong moral, ethical, or philosophical beliefs or convictions. If the employer requires employees to be vaccinated, the employer must also allow for an employee to receive an exemption to vaccination. The employer may also require the employee to be periodically tested and wear or use personal protective equipment, at the employers expense.

Legislative Committee Closes Executive Session to the Media The Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee held a rare closed-door executive session that was, according to two members, unnecessary. In an age of clamoring for accountability and transparency, the committee’s move to discuss behind closed doors the legal issues related to Gov.

BKR Extension held a Career Fair on Wednesday, February 23rd. Busloads of Brown, Rock and Keya Paha County sophomores and juniors interested in various future careers arrived at the following Ainsworth businesses:

Pat and Colleen Lentz of Ainsworth have purchased Red & White Market on Highway 20 in Ainsworth in an effort to keep the grocery store locally owned. Pat Lentz has been a figure for many years at the popular grocery store that also serves daily cooked lunches.

Nebraska’s Primary Election is set for Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The deadline for incumbents to file was February 15, 2022.

A regular meeting of the Brown County Hospital (BCH) Board of Trustees was held Monday, February 21, 2022. Board members present were Chairman Brent Deibler, John Gross, Tate Schipporeit, Jim Walz and Brian Delimont. Also attending were Ruth Stephens - Interim CEO, Tad Stearns - CFO, Erica Hasenohr - Clinic Manager, Dr. Melvin Campbell and Tawny Allen - Recording Secretary. Devyn France, Nancy Steinhauser and Geri Johnson joined the meeting for their presentations.