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News from May 2023

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Advisory: LB562 Signing Ceremony

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 31, 2023

On Thursday, June 1 at 12:45 p.m., Governor Jim Pillen will sign LB562 into law

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106 people age 85 and older in Nebraska are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Cornhusker State News | May 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 106 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 13.

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Fischer Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in Sackett v. EPA

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 30, 2023

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S

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Governor Pillen Signs Historic School Choice Bill

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 30, 2023

On May 30, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB753 (Opportunity Scholarships Act) – the first school choice bill in Nebraska's history to be signed into law. Governor Pillen was joined at the event by state senators, school choice advocacy representatives, and students

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Advisory: LB754 & LB243 Signing Ceremony

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 30, 2023

On Wednesday, May 31 at 9:00 a.m., Governor Jim Pillen will sign LB754 and LB243 into law

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Governor Pillen Memorial Day Statement

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 30, 2023

On May 29, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following Memorial Day statement

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CDC predicts 85 people in 75-84 age group in Nebraska died during week ending May 13

By Cornhusker State News | May 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 85 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Analysis: Nebraska one of 9 states that ban affirmative action

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 29, 2023

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Cornhusker State News shows that Nebraska is one of nine states that currently ban affirmative action.

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Fischer Legislation to Overturn Biden Emissions Rule Passes House of Representatives, Heads to President’s Desk

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 29, 2023

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer’s (R-Neb.) legislation to overturn an aggressive EPA regulation on heavy-duty vehicle emissions is headed to President Biden’s desk after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the legislation by a vote of 221-203 today

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Governor Pillen Announces Appointment for Adjutant General

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 29, 2023

On May 26, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Brigadier General Craig Strong to become the 34th Adjutant General of the Nebraska Military Department, which includes the Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Strong will take over for Major General Daryl Bohac, who plans to retire in July after serving as Adjutant General since 2013

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Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 29, 2023

On May 28, Governor Jim Pillen, in accordance with a request from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on May 29 in honor of Memorial Day

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Nebraska deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 13

By Cornhusker State News | May 28, 2023

Nebraska's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week of May 13: 78 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | May 28, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 78 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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CDC reports 10 deaths among Nebraska Hispanics in week ending May 6

By Cornhusker State News | May 28, 2023

There were 10 Hispanic people who died in Nebraska in the week ending May 6, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Advisory: Announcement of Nebraska Adjutant General Appointment

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 28, 2023

On Friday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m., Governor Jim Pillen will announce his appointment for Adjutant General of the Nebraska National Guard

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Advisory: LB753 Signing Ceremony

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 28, 2023

On Tuesday, May 30 at 12:00 p.m., Governor Jim Pillen will sign LB753 into law. This bill is cited as the Opportunity Scholarships Act

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Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 28, 2023

On May 26, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state

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Week ending May 13 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | May 27, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 32 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Governor Pillen Signs Budget, Announces Line Item Vetos

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 27, 2023

On May 24, Governor Jim Pillen announced he has signed the 2023-2025 Biennium budget and issued line item vetos

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Governor Pillen Signs LB276 Into Law

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 27, 2023

On May 26, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB276, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Act into law. Governor Pillen was joined by LB276 author Senator Anna Wishart, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) CEO Dannette R. Smith, Former State Senator Annette Dubas, and CenterPointe President Topher Hansen