Paul Hughes

Norfolk

News Director at KQKX-FM (Norfolk, NE)

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Committee searches for ways to generate more revenue

1 week ago | norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes

The Nebraska State Legislature’s long session is two-thirds complete and the Revenue Committee is continuing its work on a property-tax relief package that its members hope will be debated in the coming days. The state is facing a budget deficit of $289 million based on the latest forecast of the Nebraska Economic Advisory Forecasting Board. State Sen. Barry DeKay of Niobrara said the state needs new revenue to be raised in order to ensure the budget is balanced.
Flood: next phase of reconciliation will be hardest

1 week ago | norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes

Both the House and Senate have passed their respective versions of the budget but the next phase, reconciliation, will be the most difficult. That’s according to Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.), who said it’s especially hard because the slim Republican majorities in the House and Senate. "I think there's more of an appetite to cut spending in the House than there is in the Senate," Flood said.
Flood says doors opening to U.S. trade

1 week ago | norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes

When one tariff door closes another five or six open. Those were the words of Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb). Flood told News Talk WJAG, that officials with the Nebraska Pork Producers were in his office last week, and were ecstatic that Vietnam had dropped its import tariffs with the United States to zero. "There are 100 million people in Vietnam that have pork as their No. 1 protein," Flood said. "And Nebraska Pork Producers thought that was excellent.
Flood not on board with Bacon legislation to return tariffs to congressional jurisdiction

1 week ago | norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes

Last week, Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) unveiled legislation to give back authority on tariffs to Congress from the White House. Bacon’s congressional colleague, Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) told News Talk WJAG, he’s not on board. “While I understand the sentiment and certainly the Article I powers of Congress, right now I’m engaged with the White House to advocate on behalf of the businesses that are being affected by tariffs to find resolution where we can,” Flood said.
Norfolk Public Library's summer reading program designed for "absolute fun"

2 weeks ago | norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes

Longer and warmer days are a reminder that summer is just around the corner and the Norfolk Public Library has plans for its summer reading program. Youth Services Coordinator Whitney Porn told News Talk WJAG, this summer’s program can be summed up in two words: “absolute fun.”"We've got a 'page-to-stage' workshop with Crane River Theater. They're going to be teaching kids how to act in The Little Mermaid, their newest production," Porn said. "We've got the Lego guy coming.
Mayor Clausen outlines search for next Norfolk police chief

2 weeks ago | norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes

City of Norfolk officials are in the process of finding a new chief of police. Earlier this week, the city announced the three finalists: David McCart, Eric Sellers and Brian Tighe. Mayor Shane Clausen told News Talk WJAG that the search for the new chief is a five-step process. The first stage involved screening and reviewing applications. That narrowed the search to five candidates.
Fischer weighs in on rural broadband

2 weeks ago | norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes

Nebraska U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer said she looks at broadband as part of the country’s infrastructure, an investment. Fischer told News Talk WJAG she was disappointed in the Biden administration used the Broadband Equity Access and Development, or BEAD program to place regulations that she said were more focused on mandating rates and the climate.
Pillen asks ag secretary to remove pop, energy drinks from SNAP

2 weeks ago | norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes

If Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has his way, beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, will not be able to use it to purchase soda or energy drinks. During a news conference yesterday (Monday), Pillen signed a letter of intent asking the Secretary of Agriculture to omit those items from the list of eligible purchases under SNAP. "Seven out of 10 of us have obesity problems which create big problems.
Fischer not afraid to reach out across the aisle to get things done

2 weeks ago | norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes

Nebraska U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer is not afraid to reach out across the aisle to find common ground and get things done. Fischer told News Talk WJAG, that bipartisan efforts have led to some good solutions that can help the people of the country moving forward. "So, I have a paid family leave bill that we want to make sure that we get that tax credit for businesses that was in the 2017 tax-reform bill; we want to make that permanent, now" Fischer said. "I've worked with Sen.
Norfolk Arts Center in middle of capital campaign

3 weeks ago | norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes

The Norfolk Arts Center building has been around since 2000 and is starting to show its age. Arts Center officials launched a capital campaign last fall with a goal of raising $550,000. The Arts Center’s executive director, Sherry Ruden, told News Talk WJAG the 25-year-old building needs some repairs. "We have some roofing that needs to be done. We need to replace some concrete. We have windows that need some attention," Ruden said.