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Oct 23, 2024 | 
republicannonpareil.com | Deborah Van Fleet
Time to read 1 minute Posted in: Agriculture is the single largest industry in Nebraska and one that different administrations can impact differently. When Nebraska Farmers Union President John Hansen looks at the last two presidential administrations, he can see some of those differences, while acknowledging, “We work with whoever gets elected.”On two issues that impact agriculture, competition and climate change, Hansen sees…
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Oct 20, 2024 | 
kiowacountypress.net | Deborah Van Fleet
Click play to listen to this article. (Nebraska News Connection) Agriculture is the single largest industry in Nebraska and one that different administrations can impact differently.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
kmaland.com | Deborah Van Fleet
(KMAland) -- Agriculture is the single largest industry in Nebraska and one that different administrations can impact differently. When Nebraska Farmers Union President John Hansen looks at the last two presidential administrations, he can see some of those differences, while acknowledging, "We work with whoever gets elected."On two issues that impact agriculture, competition and climate change, Hansen sees significant differences between the Biden-Harris and former Trump-Pence administrations.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
kmaland.com | Deborah Van Fleet
(KMAland) -- Medicare's open enrollment period started Tuesday and runs through December 7th. AARP Nebraska is encouraging Medicare recipients to review their supplements and Part D prescription drug plans. The good news for 2025 is the implementation of a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap for those on a Medicare prescription drug plan, which takes effect Jan. 1. It's one of several prescription cost-savings measures in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
kxcv.org | Deborah Van Fleet
By Deborah Van Fleet - Public News Service
Agriculture is the single largest industry in Nebraska and one that different administrations can impact differently.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
republicannonpareil.com | Deborah Van Fleet
Time to read 1 minute Posted in: Nebraska is one of four states with measures about state funding of private-school vouchers on the ballot this year. Referendum 435 asks voters to decide whether to repeal the school voucher program passed on the last day of the 2024 legislative session. Backers of the law claim vouchers are needed by low-income families who can’t otherwise afford to send their children to a private school. But…
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
kiowacountypress.net | Deborah Van Fleet
Click play to listen to this article. (Nebraska News Connection) AARP Nebraska is encouraging Medicare recipients to review their supplements and Part D prescription drug plans. The good news for 2025 is the implementation of a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap for those on a Medicare prescription drug plan, which takes effect January 1. It's one of several prescription cost-savings measures in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
publicnewsservice.org | Deborah Van Fleet
Johnny Redd, communications manager for OutNebraska, said the festival was started because of a lack of cultural events in the Midwest focused on LGBTQ+ stories. Festival changes this year include adding two additional locations and more fiction films. Redd noted storytelling through films is both entertaining and one of the most impactful ways to shed light on issues. "Facts and logic can only go so far, and sometimes just being receptive to a story can really be impactful," Redd explained.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
kxcv.org | Deborah Van Fleet
By Deborah Van Fleet - Public News Service
OutNebraska's Prairie Pride Film Festival returns for its 14th year this week. Johnny Redd, communications manager for OutNebraska, said the festival was started because of a lack of cultural events in the Midwest focused on LGBTQ+ stories. Festival changes this year include adding two additional locations and more fiction films. Redd noted storytelling through films is both entertaining and one of the most impactful ways to shed light on issues.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
kxcv.org | Deborah Van Fleet
By Deborah Van Fleet - Public News Service
Nebraska is one of four states with measures about state funding of private-school vouchers on the ballot this year. Referendum 435 asks voters to decide whether to repeal the school voucher program passed on the last day of the 2024 legislative session. Backers of the law claim vouchers are needed by low-income families who can't otherwise afford to send their children to a private school.
