NE: Animal Welfare
Legal protection, sheltering, for pets of NE domestic-abuse victims
For some people experiencing domestic violence, concern about the safety of their household pet can prevent them from leaving. In a survey of 2,500 …
'Bigger Picture' Emerges about Proposed Dundy County CAFO
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy has concluded a 30-day public comment period on its intent to approve a permit for a proposed concen…
Nebraskans Urge Better State Management of Factory Farm Animal Waste
Clean-water advocates are urging the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy to do more to protect drinking water and soil quality impacted by i…
Advocates Make Case for Expanding Main Street Meat Lockers
Advocates for independent rural farmers are urging state lawmakers to beef up mom-and-pop meat processing and storage capacity using American Rescue P…
Nebraska Farmers, Ranchers Push for Green New Deal Policies
LINCOLN, Neb. – Agriculture is the fourth largest producer of climate pollution, and farmers and ranchers from across the U.S. have launched a …
Endangered Species Act Set for Changes
LINCOLN, Neb. -- The Trump administration is expected to finalize new rules that critics argue would weaken the Endangered Species Act. Hailey …
Nebraska in Middle of Pack for Animal Protection Laws
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska falls in the middle of the pack among states when it comes to keeping animals safe. The state is ranked 25th in an …
Pets and Halloween: Avoiding Spooky Dangers
LINCOLN, Neb. – The candy, costumes and spooky fun of Halloween that little ones love can actually be quite a fright for our furry friends…
Antibiotics on the Menu?
LINCOLN, Neb. – A new nationwide report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund ranks the top 25 restaurant chains for …
Mountain Lion Hunts Once Again Debated in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — A Nebraska state senator is taking another run at legislation to protect mountain lions. The Natural Resources Committee heard …
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