Nebraska Issues

For a class assignment we were asked to look into three state issues.

The statewide smoking ban that goes into affect this year I think is an issue. An article from the Omaha World Herald states that an opting out of the ban plan was turned down. I think go big or go home, pretty much its a statewide thing or not so I am glad they shot it down.

In Iowa they may ditch the Electoral College. They have been developing the plan since 2000 when President Bush won the race while Al Gore won the popular vote. They would give their electoral college vote to the winner of the popular vote no matter which way Iowa voted.

Utility rates for Cornhusker Public Power District are being raised almost 8%. This will effect residence in East Central Nebraska. They are having to raise rates close to what NPPD charges.