Truck rate law sparks Nebraska trucking clash
Traffic on the proposed bill to regulate hauling of farm products drew ranch groups packing plants and independent truckers in forceful opposition. Nebraska Motor Carriers Association backed the measure while opponents argued regulated rates inflate costs and that competition sets prices. The brief hearing adjourned without action as debate focused on whether the Public Service Commission should oversee farm product transport.
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Independent voter bill killed in Nebraska Legislature
The Government Committee rejected LB1006 6-2, blocking a plan for unaffiliated voters to choose a party ballot in primaries. Senator Ernest Chambers a declared independent and petition candidate for governor. The panel also halted a cigarette tax diversion bill and a county salary bill, while advancing civil service and merit system measures for Lancaster County and state colleges. An 1873 Cypress Hills massacre note mentions no local law and a proposed Mounted police force.
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Testimony on bill to recruit doctors for state practice
Lincoln AP report: Nebraska committee heard LB1005 to fund residency stipends totaling 716.0d for 255 doctors training as GPs each year, aiding outstate facilities. pilot program under 20 students, no action taken. Also discussed LB1010 to rename Beatrice State Home, LB1019 nursing home welfare costs, LB1018 welfare insurance reimbursement, and LB1020 catastrophic illness fund clarification.
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Nebraska
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Thomas Kennedy
Newman Grove
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