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Want Collective Bargaining Reform in Nebraska? It is up to YOU

Originally published March 8, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated September 16, 2014. Leave a Comment

Want Collective Bargaining Reform in Nebraska? It is up to YOU

If you believe collective bargaining reform in Nebraska is important, it’s important to understand that it’s going to be up to the people within the state to keep up the pressure on all of the elected officials. This is particularly true if you recognize how collective bargaining is negatively impacting spending and influencing the outcome […]

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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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DOA or Resurrecting the Dead? Nordquist One World & LB1110

Originally published October 16, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated April 28, 2012. 4 Comments

DOA or Resurrecting the Dead? Nordquist One World & LB1110

 [jbox color=”white” width=”800″ shadow=”3″ jbox_css=”color:#800080; border:4px solid #2a5555;” content_css=”color:#393939;” icon=”http://grassrootsne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gin-exclamation-point-e1333583663780.jpg” title=”Important Article Note”] One of the subjects in this article has become part of a long-running series provides. Readers interested in this issue are encouraged to see a list of related articles, found at the following link: GiN articles about LB1110, Prenatal coverage, Medicaid expansion […]

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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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ACTION ALERT Pro-Health Care "Reform" Rally This Thursday At the Capitol & Your Input Needed

Originally published November 17, 2009, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated November 17, 2009. Leave a Comment

Included in this alert: Cloture vote on health care likely imminent – please contact Senator Nelson ANOTHER Pro-Socialized Medicine Rally at the State Capitol this Thursday Important Question – YOUR INPUT IS CRITICAL – Regarding a PRO-Constitution / Anti-Health Care “Reform” Bill Possible cloture vote on health care in Senate is imminent Senator Nelson’s vote […]

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Grassroots Nebraska *ACTION ALERT* & Updates August 27

Originally published August 27, 2009, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated January 24, 2011. Leave a Comment

Synopsis of this post: Rep. Fortenberry to conduct town halls today in Lincoln Request for input regarding LEA’s Health Care Rally at the Capitol CONFERENCE CALL FOR ENTIRE GROUP IN LIEU OF MEETING Advice on receiving timely information (send any emails to lincolnteaparty AT gmail DOT com) FORTENBERRY TOWNHALLS Thanks to Wendy for passing along […]

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