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Gov. bans fake meat, restricts tech for kids

The North Platte Bulletin - May. 20, 2025

Gov. Jim Pillen signed bills Tuesday banning fake meat in the state, and also restricting technology from kids. Pillen signed a bill banning the production, sale, promotion and distribution of fake meat in Nebraska. The bill was sponsored on the governor’s behalf by Sen. Barry DeKay. “These products are grown from harvested cells in bioreactor […]

Gov. bans fake meat, restricts tech for kids

The North Platte Bulletin -

Gov. Jim Pillen signed bills Tuesday banning fake meat in the state, and also restricting technology from kids. Pillen signed a bill banning the production, sale, promotion and distribution of fake meat in Nebraska. The bill was sponsored on the governor’s behalf by Sen. Barry DeKay. “These products are grown from harvested cells in bioreactor […]

Gov. enacts new cryptocurrency requirements

The North Platte Bulletin -

Nebraska public power suppliers can impose requirements on cryptocurrency mining operations and data centers for the cost of infrastructure needed to serve them, under a bill sponsored by Sen. Mike Jacobson. The bill was the priority of Jacobson, introduced at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen. It passed the legislature unanimously, 49-0. Pillen signed it […]

Gov. enacts new cryptocurrency requirements

The North Platte Bulletin -

Nebraska public power suppliers can impose requirements on cryptocurrency mining operations and data centers for the cost of infrastructure needed to serve them, under a bill sponsored by Sen. Mike Jacobson. The bill was the priority of Jacobson, introduced at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen. It passed the legislature unanimously, 49-0. Pillen signed it […]

Scammers targeting seniors

The North Platte Bulletin -

“An 83-year-old Lincoln woman lost more than $14,000 in a text message scam known as ‘smishing,’ according to Lincoln Police.” This is the lead from a recent news story that probably went unnoticed by many Nebraskans. But for the woman who lost her savings — and countless older Americans like her — it represents a […]

Scammers targeting seniors

The North Platte Bulletin -

“An 83-year-old Lincoln woman lost more than $14,000 in a text message scam known as ‘smishing,’ according to Lincoln Police.” This is the lead from a recent news story that probably went unnoticed by many Nebraskans. But for the woman who lost her savings — and countless older Americans like her — it represents a […]

Police raid suspected drug house, arrest four suspects

The North Platte Bulletin -

Four people have been arrested at a suspected drug house at 502 S. Cottonwood in North Platte, with two of them are charged with meth distribution. Deputy North Platte Police Chief Kendall Allison said police received a credible tip on May 15 that illegal drugs were being used and distributed from the house, so they […]

Police raid suspected drug house, arrest four suspects

The North Platte Bulletin -

Four people have been arrested at a suspected drug house at 502 S. Cottonwood in North Platte, with two of them are charged with meth distribution. Deputy North Platte Police Chief Kendall Allison said police received a credible tip on May 15 that illegal drugs were being used and distributed from the house, so they […]

Alice L. Lauer, 91, formerly of Sutherland

The North Platte Bulletin -

Alice Louise Lauer, 91, passed away May 7, 2025, in Lincoln, NE. She was born in Sutherland, NE, on April 2, 1934. Alice spent most of her life in North Platte, NE, where she raised her family and enjoyed a career with JCPenney before moving to Lincoln in 2006. She is survived by her children, […]

Alice L. Lauer, 91, formerly of Sutherland

The North Platte Bulletin -

Alice Louise Lauer, 91, passed away May 7, 2025, in Lincoln, NE. She was born in Sutherland, NE, on April 2, 1934. Alice spent most of her life in North Platte, NE, where she raised her family and enjoyed a career with JCPenney before moving to Lincoln in 2006. She is survived by her children, […]

David Fudge appointed to state tourism commission

The North Platte Bulletin - May. 19, 2025

Gov. Jim Pillen announced recent appointments to Nebraska’s boards and commissions, highlighting talented individuals dedicated to transforming and supporting the state across a variety of key areas. NebraskaLand Bank is thrilled to celebrate the appointment of David Fudge, Business Development Officer, David Fudge has been appointed to the Nebraska Tourism Commission by Gov. Jim Pillen, […]

David Fudge appointed to state tourism commission

The North Platte Bulletin -

Gov. Jim Pillen announced recent appointments to Nebraska’s boards and commissions, highlighting talented individuals dedicated to transforming and supporting the state across a variety of key areas. NebraskaLand Bank is thrilled to celebrate the appointment of David Fudge, Business Development Officer, David Fudge has been appointed to the Nebraska Tourism Commission by Gov. Jim Pillen, […]