Nebraska Bill to Ban Cell Phones in School

Nebraska Bill to Ban Cell Phones in School

LINCOLN, NE – Tuesday, Governor Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska State Legislature’s Education Committee on LB140 which proposes banning the use of cell phones by students at school. Senator Rita Sanders introduced the bill at the request of the...
R-Calf USA Elects New Officers

R-Calf USA Elects New Officers

BILLINGS, Mont., Feb. 3, 2025 – During its January meeting, the Board of Directors of R-CALF USA elected Region VIII Director Dave Hyde as the new president of the board and Region X Director Eric Gropper as the board’s new vice president. Hyde and his wife, Brenda,...
Nebraska’s Paid Sick Leave Law May Change

Nebraska’s Paid Sick Leave Law May Change

A newly introduced bill in the Nebraska Legislature could significantly alter the state’s upcoming paid sick leave law, which received overwhelming support from voters in the November 2024 election. Legislative Bill 698, sponsored by freshman Senator Paul Strommen of...
VPD Week In Review

VPD Week In Review

During the week of January 26th to February 1st, the following arrests were made: On January 29th, a traffic stop conducted at approximately 5:00 PM lead the arrestof a 64 year old Nebraska man for the offense of Driving Under the Influence ofAlcohol. Also on January...