NE-Pol: Cornfed Politics and Government

Sunday, January 12, 2014

New Legislature Social Media Tab!

I understand it's hard to stay current with who's Twitter and Facebook is up, so that's why I put together a brand new page to that gives you links to all your legislature's social media pages. Just click on it on the top or go here.

You might say I missed some, but by my methods I haven't. I only linked to publicly available pages that the senators run, not their personal pages, that's just unethical to me. If you find them yourself, then good on you.

Enjoy their tweets!

We're back!

Brand new iPad in hand let's get this party started and cover lots and lots of legislature coverage.

I'll try to touch on the election races every now and than, but my focus is more on the legislature.

So, I'll start gathering my info and get the best insight to you weekly.

I't should be a good ride.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Synthetic Drugs Are Going Down!

Yes, weed is bad for you, so smoke a cinamon flavored expo marker.
Lawmakers will require an ID for purchasing those only after it's too late.

Knowing that here in Nebraska we place a lot of value on our kids, it should be no surprise to anyone that the legislature would certainly and quickly raise up a law to forbid Spice and K2 in the state, and the legislature probably will do that.

I'll say it right now, the law will pass.

Now technically if we go by the books in Nebraska, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches don't go by the traditional two party system. Legislators act like they have to, especially when taking anything up with fiery Ernie. Thing is though, when anything concerns kids, everyone jumps to the same side.

Cornstalk Funny

The Cornstalk46 minutes ago

BREAKING NEWS: Heineman Selected as State's Leader, Indefinitely

By Matt Rokeby Contributor for The Cornstalk

The white smoke emerged earlier today from the maintenance room of the State Capitol's private parking garage, signifying that the Capitol Conclave had chosen a new leader for the State of Nebraska. In a surprise, Dave Heineman was selected as the state's permanent leader.

The Conclave had been sequestered in the maintenance room to confer regarding the unknown future of the state leadership. Not since two women ran for Nebraska governor in the 1980s has there been such turmoil in the back rooms and caverns of the State Capitol building.

The apparent lack of a strong leader willing to step forward and fill the shoes of Governor Dave Heineman forced the Capitol Conclave to meet secretly and decide the fate of Nebraska's future. Heineman was not expected to be a candidate but it is thought that he was selected due to a combination of threats, offers of red polo shirts, and whoring out Snickers the Dog out for children's parties.

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Taxes, Oh Taxes

View the story "The Intricacies of Nebraska Tax Reform" on StorifyThe Intricacies of Nebraska Tax ReformIt began with the Governor, now it's in full swing and everyone is ducking for cover.Storified by Jay William Grote· Thu, Feb 28 2013 13:28:51Governor Heineman's 2013 State of the State Address | netnebraska.orgAnd there it was. Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman said that this was the year to being looking at new ways to change taxes, maybe even eliminate the income tax. His rational was to enhance business opportunities in the state.Income tax elimination bills introduced : PoliticsOmaha Sens. Beau McCoy and Brad Ashford introduced bills Tuesday aimed at a tax reform discussion that McCoy said the state has tackled o...Two bills were introduced. The main parts goals of both were to kill the income tax by removing exemptions and raising sales taxes. A hearing was called to see what those with significant stake in the state's economy had to say.Not many people liked the bill. Companies from all over the state said they need the exemptions and being charged with too much sales tax may make them leave. Other Nebraskan's said the sales tax only option would take more money away from consumers too.OPINION: Tax reformGov. Dave Heineman's plan to kill Nebraska's income tax and replace the revenue by eliminating expensive sales tax breaks appears to be g...And eventually the bill(s) were killed, by the asking of the Governor himself.Governor’s bid to end Nebraska income tax runs into opposition. I will update story as testimony continues: http://shar.es/YbnTjDeena WinterBut, that's not all of the story.

Omaha Senator Ernie Chambers is still on his march to be a pain in this change process, though admittedly he is careful to ensure that the people he represents have a fair voice and that due process is followed to ensure that tax reform is taken with appropriate weight.

Chambers: Repeal sales tax option or I'll fight tax reform studyBy Deena Winter | Nebraska Watchdog LINCOLN - Nebraska Sen. Ernie Chambers warned Nebraska lawmakers Wednesday that if they don't like hi...And yet, there is still much more to be done in terms of tax reform. This topic itself should, at the end of it, define this and possibly the next few legislative sessions.Revenue draws up amendments to Tax Modernization billBy Deena Winter | Nebraska Watchdog LINCOLN - The Legislature's Revenue Committee has drawn up amendments to the bill setting up a Tax Mo...Next up on the docket for debate...Medicare solutions! Stay tuned.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

And Now About Me

Here's a quick video of me. I'll put it on the "About Me" page. More posts coming soon!

Monday, February 18, 2013

Nebraska Government Website Reviews

Yes, this is my 20 minute long confession bear roar...or quiet grunt.

Howdy political fans! Right about now, my government website reviews video is being uploaded so it will be up soon for all of you to watch.

Below is the video. It will be playable when it's done uploading.

Be careful on yourself, it's 20 minutes long. I'll be adding time coded links to each website when Youtube lets me.

Into - 0:00
What is RSS? - 0:38
Sen. Mike Johanns - 1:37
Sen. Deb Fischer - 4:22
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry - 7:36
Rep. Lee Terry - 10:22
Rep. Adrian Smith - 12:18
Gov. Dave Heineman - 15:06
Nebraska Legislature - 16:59
NE Sen. John Harms - 18:46
Conclusion - 19:50