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6 days ago | 
norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes
Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts has full confidence in Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. That was the senator’s message to members of Nebraska's news media during a conference call on Wednesday. A reporter asked Ricketts if he had any comment on news of additional buyouts at USDA, and if he’d heard from any constituents whose services may have been affected.
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1 week ago | 
norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes
Last week, Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts led a resolution announcing May as Renewable Fuels Month. Ricketts said one of his biggest priorities is to help pass legislation for year-round E15 rather than relying on the Environmental Protection Agency to make emergency declarations each year. "Politics is about persistent, consistent pressure," Ricketts said.
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1 week ago | 
norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes
Madison businesswoman Jean Reigle lost her bid to become District 19’s state senator in November. But not long after her loss to Sen. Rob Dover, Reigle was asked to work for the Nebraska Republican Party as the Director of Government Relations. She told News Talk WJAG, in her role with the state GOP, instead of being a senator, she’s now working with senators. "I am now a lobbyist.
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1 week ago | 
norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes
On the day the Conclave begins the process of selecting a new pope, Catholics in the Archdiocese of Omaha will be getting a new leader. The installation of Archbishop Michael McGovern is set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Cathedral in Omaha. Due to limited seating capacity, it’s a ticketed event. There will be a livestream on YouTube.
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1 week ago | 
norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes
Gov. Jim Pillen has signed a bill into law that merges two state agencies into one. During a news conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Pillen signed LB 317 that brought an end to the departments of Environment and Energy, and Natural Resources; and created the Department of Water, Energy and Environment. Pillen said the new agency will focus on education and innovation, rather than regulation. "I'm a farmer. And we don't want to admit that we messed up; but we did," Pillen said.
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1 week ago | 
norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes
The Norfolk City Council has agreed to amend an interlocal agreement with Madison County for the Omaha Avenue Overlay project from 37th to 49th streets. Madison County and the City of Norfolk entered into an agreement in July of 2024 for asphaltic overlays to improve Eisenhower Avenue from 25th Street to 37th Street and a portion of South 45th Street from Omaha Avenue to approximately 1600 feet south of Omaha Avenue.
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1 week ago | 
norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes
The Norfolk City Council, on Monday, approved a motion to proceed with the installation of a sculpture by the artist Bruning, at the intersection of Victory Road and Norfolk Avenue. The initiative began as a plan to enhance the 1st and Braasch Avenue roundabout. Following a competitive process, Bruning’s proposed sculpture was chosen. But due to its size, the installation site was changed to Victory Road and Norfolk Avenue.
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1 week ago | 
norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes
The Norfolk City Council has agreed to amend an interlocal agreement with Madison County for the Omaha Avenue Overlay project from 37th to 49th streets. Madison County and the City of Norfolk entered into an agreement in July of 2024 for asphaltic overlays to improve Eisenhower Avenue from 25th Street to 37th Street and a portion of South 45th Street from Omaha Avenue to approximately 1600 feet south of Omaha Avenue.
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1 week ago | 
norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes
Last week, state lawmakers advanced a bill that would make cuts to the Inheritance Tax. The Revenue Committee advanced LB 468, introduced by Sen. Robert Clements of Elmwood, to the floor of the Legislature. Sen. Barry DeKay of Niobrara said the bill would increase the exemption for children from $100,000 to $150,000, while keeping the inheritance-tax rate at 1%. Meanwhile, extended family and non-related beneficiaries would see their rates decrease from 11% and 15% respectively to 3%.
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2 weeks ago | 
norfolkneradio.com | Paul Hughes
Norfolk Public Schools’ new interim superintendent officially begins his duties on July 1, but Bill McAllister told News Talk WJAG, he’ll be in Norfolk starting immediately. McAllister said he wants to get a pulse on the district’s biggest needs and what processes are in place, and that, for him, it’s important to be in Norfolk prior to the end of the school year. "I would like to see the schools operating rather than just talking about it," McAllister said.
