Koch to duel Exon over state aid to education
Senator Gerald Koch of Ralston vows a Monday clash with Governor J J Exon over a $20 million increase in state aid to education. The dispute centers on LB33 which Exon vetoed, shifting focus to a sales tax hike from 3 to 3.5 percent and alleging unfunded promises on property tax relief.
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Exon
C. David Kotok
Gerald Koch
Ralston
J. J. Exon
Koch
Attorney General's Office
Big Springs Farmer Dies After Truck Rollover
Lester Sautter a Big Springs farmer in his 50s died in Ogallala hospital after a one vehicle crash earlier Thursday. State Patrol said his wheat laden truck rolled over while he headed south two miles north of the Big Springs Junction near U S 30.
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Sautter
U.S. 30
Exon Flags Veto Possibility on Omnibus Criminal Code Rewrite
Gov. J. J. Exon suggested he might veto the omnibus rewrite of Nebraska’s criminal code while announcing a veto of education aid. An aide cited concern that changing the code could trigger more appeals in crowded courts. Exon plans to sign real property revaluation and farm tax relief measures unless major amendments occur.
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Exon
William Hoppner
Hoppner
State Supreme Court
Nebraskas Blizzard Relief Funds Rejected Again
Gov. J J Exon said federal officials denied a second request for 5 million in disaster relief to repair power facilities damaged by the March 11 blizzard. Colorado and Kansas relief requests were also turned down. most Nebraskas damage occurred in the Panhandle.
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Panhandle
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Exon
Phares Promises Financial Statement For Gop Governor Bid
Robert A. Phares former North Platte mayor and 1978 GOP governor candidate releases a detailed financial statement showing gross assets of 448 867 liabilities 106 076 and net assets 342 791 plus 14 957 in cash. He lists holdings in insurance and real estate businesses in North Platte a home cars and personal effects. Vance Rogers retiring president of Nebraska Wesleyan University also enters race for the GOP nomination.
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North Platte
Phares
Nebraska
Vance Rogers
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
GOP
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