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“Star Wars” Funding Landing in Northeast Nebraska

“Star Wars” Funding Landing in Northeast Nebraska

Barry DeKay Photo: WNAX


The years session of the Nebraska Legislature passed the so called “Star Wars” bill that would spend over ninety million dollars in upgrades to state facilities along Lewis & Clark Lake.

District 40 legislative candidate Barry DeKay of Niobrara says he would like to see than expanded….

DeKay says the area could be a prime pass through area for tourists….

Former Senator Mike Flood of Norfolk introduced a bill to improve Highway 81 to four lanes to Yankton.
DeKay says he could get behind that….

DeKay faces Keith Kube of Crofton in the November general election. Incumbent Senator Tim Gragert of Creighton decided not to run for re-election.

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