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Kat’s Korner

Sounds like the new year is going to greet us with cold temperatures and more snow. Typing this on Sunday, New Year’s Day, according to Weatherbug, it looks like we have some cold temperatures and snow (estimated anywhere from 6” - 18”) headed our way the first part of the week.

Legislative Notes

This is my last weekly update of 2022. The first session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature will be in session next Wednesday. First sessions are long (ninety legislative days). We have a new governor, and attorney general to be sworn in, along with sixteen new senators. Quite a few senior legislative staff positions will also see new people assigned to those roles. The learning curve for a lot of senior people will be quite steep.

Capitol News

It’s a New Year and There’s a Whole Lotta New Going On Welcome to 2023, a new year with a whole lotta new going on at the State Capitol. There’s a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, auditor and 14 new state senators assuming leadership roles in the Republican dominated Nebraska government.

A Closer Look at Local Government, KBR Leadership Academy

This year’s class for KBR Leadership Academy met last Wednesday for their session that took a deeper dive into government. Despite the cold and snow outside the Internal Design building where they met in Springview, participants warmly greeted speakers to fill the day with breakout groups and discussions.

Winners Announced for the Ainsworth Chamber Bucks Drawing

Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce held its final drawing for the Chamber Bucks Giveaway on Friday, December 23rd. Each winner will receive $50.00 each for shopping at an Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce participating store.

Methodist Church Offers Christmas Dinner

For the third year, the Ainsworth United Methodist Church offered a Christmas dinner on December 25th for area residents. What started in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic has now turned into a tradition.

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