The change was announced today by the justice department Justice.gov - Today, the United States filed a complaint against Nebraska and joined with the State in filing a proposed consent decree to permanently enjoin Nebraska laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens. The proposed consent decree, which must still be approved by the court, would resolve the Department’s claims that Nebraska’s laws unconstitutionally discriminate against Ameri
Donors at the upcoming event are eligible for a $20 Amazon gift card There’s another blood drive coming up in Valentine. The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be May 7 th from 11:30 to 5:30 at the Catholic Parish Hall. Donors will be eligible for a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email after your successful donation! First time donors are encouraged as well as long time donors, but to keep your donation time down to a minimum, it is suggested to call and reserve a time by using the b
The proclamation was issued Monday On Monday, Nebraska's Governor Jim Pillen issued a proclamation that readies the Nebraska National Guard to assist with any potential major wildfires in the state. According to the proclamation, equipment, personnel and aerial support will all be put on "State Active-Duty" status. This comes after Pillen called upon the state's Nebraska National Guard assisted in battling wildfires that burned almost 875,000 acres.
The new website is now available, according to Natalie Jones, IANR Communications Following historic wildfires that have burned nearly one million acres of Nebraska grazing lands this spring, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a new online hub that integrates science, mapping and field-based documentation in one place ( https://wildfire.unl.edu ). The resource — the first of its kind focused on working grasslands — is designed to track and monitor long-term rec
R-CALF USA's Statement on Death Tax Changes Affecting Family Ranches As Americans marked Tax Day, R-CALF USA was pointing to recent estate tax relief as a step forward while reaffirming its support for further reform of the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the “death tax.” In legislation passed in 2025, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Congress, with support from the administration, included provisions that increased the estate tax exemption to $15 million
Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund Opens Applications for Assistance to Help Farmers and Ranchers The Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting applications to assist farm and ranch families impacted by the devastating spring wildfires. Recently, major wildfires ignited across western and central Nebraska, collectively burning nearly a million acres and causing widespread damage to pastureland, fencing, and infrastructure. The scale of destructi
