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Sasse Rips Into Trump During Town Hall Call

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 1:00am

Washington – Republican U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse told Nebraska constituents in a telephone town hall meeting that President Donald Trump has “flirted with white supremacists,” mocks Christian evangelicals in private, and “kisses dictators’ butts.”

When School Is Home, Home Is School, Which Rules Prevail?

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 12:00am

Chicago – Toys that look like weapons. Barefoot students. Disruptive imagery in the background. Pets roaming the room. All a clear violation of rules inside most American classrooms. But that was when most American students were actually inside schools.

With a Hug, Feinstein Drawing Liberal Critics at Court Hearing

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 12:00am

Washington – It was the hug that may define – or doom – a long Senate career.

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California embraced Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham at the close of confirmation hearings last Thursday for President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, publicly thanking the chairman for a job well done.

Omaha Metro Area Remains Competitive Compared With High-Performing Regions

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 12:00am

The Greater Omaha Chamber says the region entered the coronavirus pandemic in a competitive position compared to nine high-performing metro areas.

The chamber’s 2020 Barometer Report says the Omaha region has advantages in entrepreneurship, business costs and quality of life.

HRAM Recognizes Omaha Organizations For Their Diversity, Inclusion Initiatives

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 12:00am

Heartland Family Service was recently recognized as a leader in implementing workplace diversity and inclusion policies.

The Human Resources Association of the Midlands presented HFS with its inaugural IDEAL Award with the Thrive distinction – the top-level of the new honor.

Ricketts Announces Appointments to Boards, Commissions

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts announced recent appointments Sept. 23 that he has made to fill Nebraska’s boards and commissions.

The following appointees are unpaid and are not subject to Legislative confirmation:

• Nebraska Aeronautics Commission: Scott E. Tarry, Omaha.

Law Enforcement Preps for Potential Election-Related Unrest

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 12:00am

Washington – Federal and state law enforcement officials have begun expanded preparations for the possibility of widespread unrest at the polls on Election Day, a response to extraordinarily high tensions among voters and anxieties about safety stoked in part by President Donald Trump.

Nebraska Supreme Court Turns Down Lawsuit Targeting Lending Measure

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 12:00am

Lincoln – The Nebraska Supreme Court last Friday rejected a challenge to a payday lending measure on the November ballot.

Rembolt Ludtke Duo Recognized for Pandemic Webinars

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 12:00am
Tara Paulson

Mark Fahleson and Tara Paulson of Rembolt Ludtke LLP were recognized last week for their tandem efforts to bring crucial information to other lawyers and employers during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

NSBA Announces Line of Succession for Presidency

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 12:00am
William J. Mueller

Nebraska State Bar Association installed a new president-elect and president-elect designate at the conclusion of its 2020 Annual Meeting last week.

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