“Looking Ahead” On Saturday, June 19th, Long Pine will be hosting its Long Pine Day. See complete details in this week’s newspaper for times and locations.
This week I will continue talking about the bills that either passed or failed in this legislative session. One that passed was LB 147. The Governor correctly vetoed the bill, but the legislature voted to override his veto. I voted against the bill. LB 147 is a very bad idea for the taxpayers of Nebraska. Let me explain.
How About a Gubernatorial Candidate from Greater Nebraska? The posturing has begun and the Republican field for the governor’s race in 2022 is already crowded. Sides have been chosen.
Nebraska has reached several important health benchmarks in the fight against COVID-19: declining COVID-19 cases, statewide distribution of vaccines and hospitalizations are at their lowest levels. On May 24, 2021, Governor Ricketts announced that the State of Nebraska is discontinuing its Directed Health Measures and rescinded several executive orders that were issued during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Ainsworth City Council discussed supplemental registration fees for Ordinance #1542, Vacant Buildings at its regular meeting on June 9th. Following discuss of the various sections of the ordinance, the Council voted to form a sub-committee to review the ordinance.