Bold Nebraska will post Senator Langemeir’s response when received. This letter is a good example of a longer letter to a state senator. Letters can be also brief. Make sure you ask a question so you get a response. Remember to be respectful, but firm. As citizens we deserve to know where our state senators […]

Nebraska citizens, landowners and nonprofit groups launch a statewide buy of an ad that features Nebraska landowner Randy Thompson.  The ad sends a clear message for the desired outcome of the Special Session.  Citizens and landowners expect the Governor and the legislature to pass a bill that will re-route the pipeline out of the Sandhills […]

After a weak 16 minute beginning of the Pipeline Special Session and no sign of Governor Heineman, we were not happy with the leadership from the top elected official in our state. We were beyond surprised and delighted to see President Obama fill that void with bold leadership. Please thank President Obama and urge him […]

Citizens and landowners have spoken loud and clear, we want Governor Heineman and our state senators to pass meaningful oil pipeline bills during the special session and we expect–at a minimum–a bill to reroute the pipeline out of the Sandhills and out of the Ogallala Aquifer. Download and print the ad to post at school, […]

It is time to take action on the Special Session. Starting on Halloween, we ask that you go to your state senator’s home or office. We do not want any treats or tricks, all we want is their vote to re-route the pipeline. Then, on Nov. 4th we will gather as citizens and landowners to […]

New legal memos from Alan Peterson and David Domina outline the state’s role in regulating oil pipelines. These memos were drafted in response to state senators’ concerns about the constitutionality of passing state-based regulations. They outline the particulars of what a state can and cannot do to regulate oil pipelines. Peterson Memo Domina Memo

TransCanada is threatening landowners like Randy, our land, water and way of life. As citizens, we can stop the pipeline and make sure our state elected officials–including Gov. Heineman–pass regulations to ensure our land and water are safe from risky tarsands pipelines. TransCanadas first pipeline has had 14 spills in one year when they said their pipeline […]

Gov. Heineman announced he is calling a special session to deal with pipeline issues. The state senators will report to the state capitol on Nov. 1st to hopefully pass significant pieces of legislation to deal with not only the route of the pipeline but also major gaps in our laws on items such as landowner […]

On Saturday, 200 citizens carved into pumpkins, “91 leaks and 0 regulations is scary. Call a special session Governor Heineman.” Jane Kleeb stood with them in front of the Governor’s Mansion and delivered this message: And two days later, he did.

Editor’s Note: Cindy Myers lives near Stuart, Nebraska only a few miles from the proposed Keystone XL route. From day one she has been an outspoken critic of the pipeline because of the risk it poses to the water. She is a nurse who drinks unfiltered water every day from the Ogallala Aquifer and has […]