“No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session.” ~ Gideon J. Tucker, 18661The quotation is often attributed to Mark Twain, but that’s an error. We previously gave attribution to Twain ourselves. Gideon Tucker does …continue Wednesday, June 5, was the final day of the 103rd Unicameral, 1st Session. I […]
Prenatal Care Bills LB1110/LB599 – It’s NOT About Abortion Anymore
[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 […]
47% of Nebraska Births Paid for By the State: Is that Good?
Several articles we’ve published recently reported on a meeting of Nebraska Senators representing districts in Lancaster that occurred on November 17 in Lincoln. One of those articles, NE Senators Meeting 11/17 Part 2: Voices Not Often Heard, focused on remarks Linda and I made addressing core questions regarding the true purpose of government and whether or not the $900 million+ – $1.4 billion budget shortfall is being taken seriously enough. Linda focused in particular on the serious problems with Nebraska’s Medicaid system. Following the meeting, Linda sent a letter to the Senators who attended to reinforce several of the points she’d made, which we are sharing, below. Linda did some additional research following writing her letter, which lays out even more problems coming with Medicaid, which you can read about HERE. Read full article47% of Nebraska Births Paid for By the State: Is that Good?
Federal Funding Tap Dance: Are States Puppets Or Partners?
This article is part of a continuing series. If you’d like to read any of the others, just click on one of the titles below: Don’t Count On A Republican Congress To Save The Day GOP Congress Will Not Save Us – Time To Choose OURSELVES Federal Red Ink Tsunami: The Life Boats Are Within […]
