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Public Employee Unions: Breaking State and Local Budgets

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:February 2, 2011
Post category:Legislation Nebraska Network Archives

For the past week, we’ve been advocating for passage of two legislative measures introduced by Nebraska State Senator John Nelson; LB664 and LR29CA. Both measures would prohibit collective bargaining by the State with public employees; LB664 would repeal certain Nebraska laws that provide for the practice and LR29CA would give Nebraskans an opportunity to vote [...]

Deserving of Darts: Lincoln City Council & Mayor

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:August 27, 2010
Post category:Education Nebraska Network Archives

The City of Lincoln, Nebraska is in debt and recently took on an arena project that will cost much more than the $300 million+ projected. Mayor Chris Beutler and the City Council, despite these facts, have painted themselves into corners and are hard pressed to resist demands for all services to remain in place.