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Unicameral’s Health Committee to Hear Medicaid Expansion Bill (LB577) Feb. 28th

Post author:Grassroots in Nebraska (GiN)
Post published:February 27, 2013
Post category:Federal Health Care Nebraska Network Archives

The Unicameral’s Health and Human Services Committee will hold a hearing tomorrow, February 28th, on LB577, the bill to expand the state’s Medicaid program, and on LB578, a companion bill to create a funding mechanism for expansion. It’s scheduled to occur at 1:30 p.m. at the State Capitol Building in [...]

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Join Us Oct. 28 or Nov. 1: Interactive Presentation – State Senators Term Limits and Salary Increases

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:October 22, 2012
Post category:Grassroots in Nebraska Nebraska Network Archives

Interactive Presentation & Discussion “Do Nebraska’s State Senators Deserve Raises & a Third Term in Office?” Election Day is nearly upon us, but there’s still time to discuss the issues with others, get more information before casting your vote, and even to share information with interested family and friends. For the past several years, our… more

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Citizens of Lincoln Are You Satisified? Mayor Survey

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:March 19, 2012
Post category:Nebraska Network Archives

UPDATED: 7:34pm March 19, 2012 Fellow Lincolnites, Mayor Chris Beutler wants to hear from you in the annual “Taking Charge Citizen Satisfaction Survey“. Input will be taken through this Wednesday, March 21. I have just filled out the survey myself and would advise making use of the comment box at its conclusion. Long time readers… more

City Attorney RE Occupy Lincoln – Double Standard, Double Talk

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:December 3, 2011
Post category:Grassroots in Nebraska Nebraska Network Archives

Earlier this week, Julie Schmit-Albin, Linda and myself spoke with reporter Kay Kemmet from the Omaha World-Herald about the City’s handling of different groups and their use of public spaces, and specifically, of course, their handling of the Occupy Lincoln group. Her story was published on Friday; click the image to read it in full.… more

GiN Press Release: Proponents of Collective Bargaining Reform to Counter-Rally Saturday at the State Capitol

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:February 25, 2011
Post category:Legislation Nebraska Network Archives

Additional information and details about the rally can be found HERE. _______________________________________ To download and print this release in PDF form, click HERE. For interviews contact: Shelli Dawdy E-mail: Please use our media contact form, located HERE F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S [...]

RALLY SATURDAY FEB. 26 NOON: Show Support for Collective Bargaining Reform in NE

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:February 25, 2011
Post category:Nebraska Network Archives

UPDATED Friday @4pm – Includes some new information NEBRASKA HAS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LEGISLATION SITTING IN COMMITTEE! WHAT: Counter-Rally Countering Moveon.org “Save the American Dream” Labor Union Rally WHEN: NOON FOR: Support Nebraska Legislation to Reform Collective Bargaining Laws WHERE: UPDATED – Gather at base of north steps of the Capitol We’re grateful that the Capitol [...]

Important Informaton on CIR Hearings for Monday Feb 7!

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:February 6, 2011
Post category:Legislation Nebraska Network Archives

All nine pieces of legislation pertaining to Nebraska’s Industrial Relations and State Employee Collective Bargaining Acts, and therefore, of course, the CIR (Commission of Industrial Relations) are scheduled for hearings tomorrow, Monday, February 7, before the Legislature’s Business and Labor Committee. It is very important that Nebraskans let our legislators know where we stand; personnel [...]

ACTION ALERT: YOU Can Do Something About That Health Care Law

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:October 24, 2010
Post category:Action Nebraska Network Archives Teaparty

By Shelli Dawdy UPDATE: This article is generating a lot of interest and of course that is a very good thing. I am concerned, however, that people from other states may be disappointed when they discover the fact this is a particular call to Nebraskans to act. For those who ARE from outside NE, I [...]

Implementing Health Care Law: Good For NE Or Nordquist?

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:October 23, 2010
Post category:Action Nebraska Network Archives

By Shelli Dawdy PENDING ACTION PLANNED: We request that GiN site visitors share this article with other Nebraskans who are opposed to the imposition of the health care law in our state. We are requesting all Nebraskans who believe the health care law is unconstitutional, a disaster for the economy, a threat to the overall [...]

Election 2010: A Whole Lotta Hype or Can YOU Help NE?

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:October 21, 2010
Post category:Nebraska Network Archives

By Shelli Dawdy There’s been a lot of hype about November 2, 2010, a good deal of which amounts to distracting people from focusing on important races and issues within their state, county, and local area. I hope I’m wrong about what may happen when reality starts to set in in the weeks and months [...]