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Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday urged Nebraskans to report damage from Fridays storms to local emergency management agencies, even if they have been able to handle the aftermath themselves.

After the storms over the weekend, Governor Jim Pillen and NEMA are providing updates concerning the response and recovery from the severe weather.

LINCOLN — Days after a wave of tornadoes hit Nebraska, Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday thanked neighbors for stepping up for one another alongside various local, state and federal supporters. Pillen said that as of Monday morning, power had been restored to nearly every home in the most heavily affected parts of eastern Nebraska, including the […] The post Gov. Pillen outlines Nebraska’s local, federal next steps following ‘war zone’ tornadoes appeared first on Nebra...

Troopers have already issued more high-speed tickets in 2024 than any entire year in the past decade

LINCOLN — Days after a wave of tornadoes hit Nebraska, Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday thanked neighbors for stepping up for one another alongside various local, state and federal supporters. Pillen said that as of Monday morning, power had been restored to nearly every home in the most heavily affected parts of eastern Nebraska, including the […] The post Gov. Pillen outlines Nebraska’s local, federal next steps following ‘war zone’ tornadoes appeared first on Nebra...

Nebraska State Patrol troopers took 18 impaired drivers off the roadways during a weekend campaign focused on ...

Troopers also cited 286 drivers for speeding and 26 for driving under suspension.

During a weekend campaign focused on drunk and drugged driving, NSP removed 18 impaired drivers.

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We cannot afford to stand idly by as nursing homes and residential care facilities vanish from our communities. The Legislature must take immediate action by increasing MaineCare reimbursement rates and providing sustained funding to address this crisis. With federal matching funds available, there is an opportunity to leverage resources and safeguard the future of long-term care in Maine.