Nebraska Unicameral Wraps Up Tough Session

Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, Senator Galen Hadley of Kearney, says the Unicameral had a great session.

Investigation Continues Into Clay County Death

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and the Division of Criminal Investigation are investigating a suspicious death of an adult female who was found late Monday afternoon.

Body Found in Clay County, South Dakota

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and the Division of Criminal Investigation are investigating a suspicious death of an adult female who was found late afternoon on Monday.

New Acres for Conservation Program Announced

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that an additional 800,000 acres of highly environmentally sensitive land may be enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program

Nebraska Wraps Up 2015 Session

Nebraska State Senators wrapped up their 2015 session over the weekend.

Food Companies to Discontinue Use of Artificial Flavors

Yum Brands, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are removing artificial flavors and colors from their food.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Hopeful for TPA Passage

The House returns from the Memorial Holiday recess this week and is expected to take up the Trade Promotion Authority legislation.

U.S. House to Consider TPA Legislation Soon

The House is expected to take up Trade Promotion Authority legislation sometime this week or next following their return from the holiday break.

Keystone XL Hearings Preparation Underway

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is preparing for several days of hearings in late July on the recertification of the Keystone XL pipeline route.

Death Penalty Could Become a Ballot Issue

The Nebraska Unicameral voted to repeal the death penalty, which also withstood a veto by Governor Pete Ricketts.