COVID-19

Tyson Foods Says Two Dead After Outbreak at Iowa Plant

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 12:00am

Des Moines, Iowa – Two employees have died after a coronavirus outbreak sickened scores of Tyson Foods workers at a large pork plant in southeastern Iowa, the company said last week.

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State Employees Ask for $2 an Hour in ‘Hazard Pay’ in Lieu of Working From Home

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 12:00am

Lincoln – The Nebraska state employees’ union delivered more than 1,600 petitions to Gov. Pete Ricketts’ office last Wednesday demanding that he give all state workers the option to work from home if their jobs allow it.

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DHHS Identifies Ten Actions All Nebraskans Should Be Taking

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 4:25pm

Lincoln – The state Department of Health and Human Services has identified 10 actions all Nebraskans should be taking at this time:

• Stay 6 feet away from others.

• Stay at home and only grocery shop once per week alone.

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DOJ Awards $4.3 Million Grant To Nebraska State Commission

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 4:25pm

Washington – The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs announced that it has awarded nearly $49 million to six states and one territory to address the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.

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Ricketts Issues Executive Order To Support Child Care Industry

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 4:24pm

Lincoln – Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts issued an executive order related to child care last Wednesday.

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Senators Want Healthcare.gov Reopened During Pandemic

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 4:24pm

Lincoln – A bipartisan group of state senators called on the state’s congressional delegation to work with the Trump administration to reopen the Affordable Care Act enrollment period in response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

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State: Try Camping at Home

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 4:23pm

Lincoln – Though Nebraskans everywhere have been practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus community, camping enthusiasts need only look to their home or backyard for the ultimate “getaway.”

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Steps Taken to Protect Health During Bankruptcy Process

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 4:23pm

Washington – In response to the pandemic, the Department of Justice’s U.S. Trustee Program has taken steps to protect the health of the public and those involved in bankruptcy proceedings while ensuring that the bankruptcy system remains functional during the current public health emergency.

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Governor Thanks Trump, DOD For National Guard Support

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 4:23pm

Lincoln – Gov. Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that President Donald J. Trump and the Department of Defense have approved Nebraska’s request for federal funding of National Guard support in the fight against COVID-19 while maintaining command and control at the state level.

More than 200 National Guard members are activated and serving in Nebraska, Ricketts said.

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Traffic Volume Holds Steady

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 4:23pm

Lincoln – Nebraska Department of Transportation officials found that statewide traffic volumes held steady for the third straight week at about a 30% decrease compared to the 2016-18 average.