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Congressman Don Bacon advocates for more trade deals to help struggling farmers

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Congressman Don Bacon advocates for more trade deals to help struggling farmers Corn, it's one of the things Nebraska is best known for, and now it's a crop that many are struggling to profit from. For months, business owners and farmers have been voicing concerns on the impact continued tariffs may have. Last week, the Nebraska Farm Bureau said there are farmers who may not…

Ag Secretary Makes Another Nebraska Visit

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Ag Secretary Makes Another Nebraska Visit   The secretary’s visit came at the request of U.S. Senator Deb Fischer and included Nebraska Representatives Don Bacon, Mike Flood, and Adrian Smith of the House Ways and Means Committee. The members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation highlighted the benefits they say will come to the state from the recently passed tax…

Who’s Who in Defense: Don Bacon, Chairman, House Armed Services Subcommittee (HASC) on Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems

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Who’s Who in Defense: Don Bacon, Chairman, House Armed Services Subcommittee (HASC) on Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems   Established in 2021, the HASC subcommittee oversees an array of new technologies and related strategies that inform modern warfare, including both offensive and defensive cyber-related areas. Additionally, the subcommittee is…

'Divorce is not an option': A prominent GOP lawmaker on the U.S., Mexico, and Trump's tariffs

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'Divorce is not an option': A prominent GOP lawmaker on the U.S., Mexico, and Trump's tariffs President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico had a straightforward message for a bipartisan American delegation last week: Mexico and the U.S. are like a married couple, but one that can’t afford to split and call it quits. “Divorce is not an option,” Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, one…

Wahoo-area retiree gets full pension restored

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Wahoo-area retiree gets full pension restored By Mike McKnight Published: Aug. 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM CDT|Updated: 11 hours ago OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - In June, First Alert 6 reported on an error mistakenly deducting money from a government pension - now there are results. Donna Novotny suffers from a communication disorder called Aphasia. In June,…

'We have to have accurate data': Rep. Don Bacon reacts to President Trump firing labor statistics chief

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'We have to have accurate data': Rep. Don Bacon reacts to President Trump firing labor statistics chief OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon is weighing in after the president fired the labor statistics chief. President Donald Trump removed Erika McEntarfer from the role hours after a weak jobs report. Trump said he plans to name a new commissioner of the Bureau of Labor…

LPS interim superintendent updates Rotary on federal funding, leadership search

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LPS interim superintendent updates Rotary on federal funding, leadership search By Anthony D'Agostino Published: Aug. 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM CDT|Updated: 16 hours ago LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. John Skretta attended Lincoln Rotary Club 14’s meeting on Tuesday to provide updates on several topics ranging from staffing to…

Sarpy County intersection getting a makeover with safety in mind

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Sarpy County intersection getting a makeover with safety in mind SARPY COUNTY, Neb. — On Tuesday, the Sarpy County Board will vote to commit $800,275 towards safety improvements on an intersection near two Platteview schools. It's the intersection of 132nd and Platteview Road. Right now, the area is a four way stop. This project will add traffic signals, center turn lanes and widen…

Bipartisan Pair of House Members to Meet With Sheinbaum in Mexico

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Bipartisan Pair of House Members to Meet With Sheinbaum in Mexico A bipartisan pair of congressmen is set to travel to Mexico next week to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum and other top government officials as President Trump stokes tension between the United States and its southern neighbor. Representatives Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, and Ro Khanna, Democrat of…