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Op-ed: We served with Lynne Walz in the Nebraska Legislature. She's no moderate
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Op-ed: We served with Lynne Walz in the Nebraska Legislature. She's no moderate
We served with Lynne Walz. We watched her votes. We saw the alliances she chose and the priorities she embraced. And we know the truth about who she is. Lynne Walz is trying to trick Nebraskans. While outside dark-money groups pour money into this race to attack Governor Pillen’s conservative record, Walz and her campaign consultants are working overtime to bury her record. They are selling Nebraskans an image of Lynne Walz that does not match the career she built in the Nebraska Legislature.
Legislature to hold special session - The Wayne Herald
By Joni Albrecht, Distric 17 Senator As many of you are aware, Governor Pillen has told us to save the dates of July 25 - Aug. 15 for a special session to discuss property taxes. The official proclamation has not been given, but the governor is telling us we are going to start on July 25. In the meantime, Governor Pillen has been traveling around the state hosting town halls to discuss his plan for property taxes as well as listening to Nebraskans about their thoughts and ideas.
District 17 update
I hope this past week found you enjoying the nice change in the weather. It has been nice to see the sun and watch the piles of snow melt away. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14th. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. (“History of Valentine’s Day”. History.com. 19 January, 2024.
Midlands Voices: Opportunity Scholarships Act provides choice, gives options to families
We are writing in response to an opinion printed in last Sunday’s Omaha World-Herald by seven former state senators. Their opinion echoes that of OpenSky and Stand for Schools, two groups who are active lobbyists in the Legislature and largely funded by progressive Nebraskans through their tax-exempt foundations. It is hard to overstate what was accomplished during the last legislative session. Of course, none of it would have happened if not for the leadership of both former Gov.
District 17 update
This past week committee public hearings began on those bills introduced this session. There were 597 bills introduced this session and, when added to those introduced last session, brought us up to a total of 1,417 bills for the biennium. Due to a shorter session, there are more bills heard in a committee hearing than during a 90-day session. I serve on the Education and Revenue Committees.
District 17 update
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, enjoyed time with family and friends, and counted your blessings. It is such a blessing living in the State of Nebraska. Preparations are underway for the upcoming session as we review legislation that we will bring in 2024.
District 17 upate
This week I would like to begin sharing with you portions of LB227 which requires the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to provide Medicaid reimbursement to a hospital at 100% of the statewide average nursing facility per diem rate if a Medicaid enrollee has been admitted as an inpatient to the hospital; is eligible for discharge after receiving care in such hospital; requires a nursing facility level of care upon discharge; and is unable to be transferred to a nursing...
On Independence Day, Virginians gain a new resource for civics, history education
by Guest Column, Virginia Mercury July 4, 2023 By Joni Albrecht Today, the John Marshall Center for Constitutional History and Civics (JMC) is not only celebrating American independence, we are also celebrating a historic union, one long in the making. The JMC today joins its longtime partner, the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC), to create an innovative study center that will revolutionize civics education in Virginia and beyond.
“Heartbeat Bill” Takes Center Stage in Marathon Committee Hearing
Hundreds of supporters and opponents of abortion waited anxiously for the chance to speak for a few minutes in...
A Message from Joni Albrecht This week the Legislature spent the majority of the week debating how to use the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds granted to the state of Nebraska from the federal government as part of the Covid stimulus package. The American Rescue Plan granted $1.04 billion to the State of Nebraska for spending needs, which is more than 25% of the state’s annual general fund budget.
Senator Albrecht’s Weekly Update
WEEKLY UPDATE December 14, 2020 It is starting to look a lot like Christmas! With unseasonably warm December temperatures, we may have lost sight of the fact that this is, in fact, December in Nebraska. The past weekend certainly reminded us in short order. Remember to drive safely as snow and ice accumulate periodically and to dress for the cold weather. Sledding and playing in the snow can be a lot of fun with proper clothing.
District 17 update
It was an historic day in South Sioux City on July 3. I was honored to be a part of the program at the unveiling of the Nebraska Medal of Honor Highway sign, which represented the official and public renaming of U.S. Highway 20. The renaming is an appropriate honor for those who have given so much to fight for our country. It is an appropriate time for the ceremony as we celebrate the 244th birthday of our great nation.
Sen. Joni Albrecht Column
Senator Julie Slama’s (LD1) LB 399, Change the name and provisions related to the committee on Americanism, passed General File with 43 “Yes” and 3 “No” votes. LB 399, which I co-sponsored, would be the first major revision to the state’s civic education standards since 1949. The bill would change the name of the Americanism Committee to the Committee on American Civics. Each school board will have a committee consisting of three members appointed by the school board.
Sen. Joni Albrecht Column
Senator Julie Slama’s (LD1) LB 399, Change the name and provisions related to the committee on Americanism, passed General File with 43 “Yes” and 3 “No” votes. LB 399, which I co-sponsored, would be the first major revision to the state’s civic education standards since 1949. The bill would change the name of the Americanism Committee to the Committee on American Civics. Each school board will have a committee consisting of three members appointed by the school board.
State Senator Joni Albrecht Column
Since I was elected to the Nebraska Unicameral, I have been disappointed and disheartened that we did not recite the Pledge of Allegiance each morning before beginning the legislative day. Reciting the pledge is a small but important tribute we can make to veterans that have given everything to protect our freedoms. I am proud to be leading an effort to ensure that we recite the Pledge of Allegiance each morning before starting the legislative session.
State Senator Joni Albrecht Column
Since I was elected to the Nebraska Unicameral, I have been disappointed and disheartened that we did not recite the Pledge of Allegiance each morning before beginning the legislative day. Reciting the pledge is a small but important tribute we can make to veterans that have given everything to protect our freedoms. I am proud to be leading an effort to ensure that we recite the Pledge of Allegiance each morning before starting the legislative session.
‘Hold for President Bush’
The first time I talked on the phone with President George H.W. Bush, Millie barked in the background. Having authored her own book, she gave whole new meaning to the phrase “publicity hound.” I had to wonder if the president had a “Millie button” under his desk. I was working at Mary Institute, an all-girls prep school in St. Louis, writing about the president’s mother, Dorothy Walker Bush, a 1918 grad. Mrs.
District 17 Weekly Report - The Miami County Republic: Midwest News
Friday, April 21st was the 69th day of the legislative session. With only 20 legislative days left in the session, there is still a lot of work left to be done. Next week we will begin to have a series of late night votes that could take us to 9:30 p.m. or later. On Thursday, the legislature debated bills that were on the Consent Calendar. These are bills selected by Speaker Jim Scheer of Norfolk and are fairly non-controversial.
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