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Join Us Oct. 28 or Nov. 1: Interactive Presentation – State Senators Term Limits and Salary Increases

Originally published October 22, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Join Us Oct. 28 or Nov. 1: Interactive Presentation – State Senators Term Limits and Salary Increases

Interactive Presentation & Discussion “Do Nebraska’s State Senators Deserve Raises & a Third Term in Office?” Election Day is nearly upon us, but there’s still time to discuss the issues with others, get more information before casting your vote, and even to share information with interested family and friends. For the past several years, our […]

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Citizens of Lincoln Are You Satisified? Mayor Survey

Originally published March 19, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Citizens of Lincoln Are You Satisified? Mayor Survey

UPDATED: 7:34pm March 19, 2012 Fellow Lincolnites, Mayor Chris Beutler wants to hear from you in the annual “Taking Charge Citizen Satisfaction Survey“. Input will be taken through this Wednesday, March 21. I have just filled out the survey myself and would advise making use of the comment box at its conclusion. Long time readers […]

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City Attorney RE Occupy Lincoln – Double Standard, Double Talk

Originally published December 3, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

City Attorney RE Occupy Lincoln – Double Standard, Double Talk

Earlier this week, Julie Schmit-Albin, Linda and myself spoke with reporter Kay Kemmet from the Omaha World-Herald about the City’s handling of different groups and their use of public spaces, and specifically, of course, their handling of the Occupy Lincoln group. Her story was published on Friday; click the image to read it in full. […]

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GiN Press Release: Proponents of Collective Bargaining Reform to Counter-Rally Saturday at the State Capitol

Originally published February 25, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated February 25, 2011. 5 Comments

GiN Press Release: Proponents of Collective Bargaining Reform to Counter-Rally Saturday at the State Capitol

Additional information and details about the rally can be found HERE. _______________________________________ To download and print this release in PDF form, click HERE. For interviews contact: Shelli Dawdy E-mail: Please use our media contact form, located HERE F  O  R       I  M  M  E  D  I  A  T  E        R  E  L  E  A  S  […]

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RALLY SATURDAY FEB. 26 NOON: Show Support for Collective Bargaining Reform in NE

Originally published February 25, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated February 26, 2011. 1 Comment

RALLY SATURDAY FEB. 26 NOON: Show Support for Collective Bargaining Reform in NE

UPDATED Friday @4pm – Includes some new information NEBRASKA HAS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LEGISLATION SITTING IN COMMITTEE! WHAT: Counter-Rally Countering Moveon.org “Save the American Dream” Labor Union Rally WHEN: NOON FOR: Support Nebraska Legislation to Reform Collective Bargaining Laws WHERE: UPDATED – Gather at base of north steps of the Capitol We’re grateful that the Capitol […]

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Important Informaton on CIR Hearings for Monday Feb 7!

Originally published February 6, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated May 8, 2011. 1 Comment

Important Informaton on CIR Hearings for Monday Feb 7!

All nine pieces of legislation pertaining to Nebraska’s Industrial Relations and State Employee Collective Bargaining Acts, and therefore, of course, the CIR (Commission of Industrial Relations) are scheduled for hearings tomorrow, Monday, February 7, before the Legislature’s Business and Labor Committee. It is very important that Nebraskans let our legislators know where we stand; personnel […]

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ACTION ALERT: YOU Can Do Something About That Health Care Law

Originally published October 24, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. 1 Comment

ACTION ALERT: YOU Can Do Something About That Health Care Law

By Shelli Dawdy UPDATE: This article is generating a lot of interest and of course that is a very good thing. I am concerned, however, that people from other states may be disappointed when they discover the fact this is a particular call to Nebraskans to act. For those who ARE from outside NE, I […]

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Implementing Health Care Law: Good For NE Or Nordquist?

Originally published October 23, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated September 8, 2014. 3 Comments

Implementing Health Care Law: Good For NE Or Nordquist?

By Shelli Dawdy PENDING ACTION PLANNED: We request that GiN site visitors share this article with other Nebraskans who are opposed to the imposition of the health care law in our state. We are requesting all Nebraskans who believe the health care law is unconstitutional, a disaster for the economy, a threat to the overall […]

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Election 2010: A Whole Lotta Hype or Can YOU Help NE?

Originally published October 21, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated December 2, 2011. Leave a Comment

Election 2010: A Whole Lotta Hype or Can YOU Help NE?

By Shelli Dawdy There’s been a lot of hype about November 2, 2010, a good deal of which amounts to distracting people from focusing on important races and issues within their state, county, and local area. I hope I’m wrong about what may happen when reality starts to set in in the weeks and months […]

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ACTION ALERT: Avoid More Rate Increases! Weigh In On LES Cabling Project

Originally published October 10, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated September 28, 2011. 2 Comments

ACTION ALERT: Avoid More Rate Increases! Weigh In On LES Cabling Project

Thanks to Don Raskey, who has followed this issue, gathered information, and kept us informed for the past several months. The bulk of information for this post was provided by him. ***ACTION ALERT***   It’s possible to avoid a source of electrical rate increases in the immediate and long term IF those of us who […]

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