On March 10th, I received the news that the drug Makena™ (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) had been FDA approved for the prevention of preterm birth. It is given from 16 weeks of pregnancy through the 36th week as a weekly injection. A large trial was completed in 2003 which revealed that this drug actually worked to prevent […]

If only Biblical conservatives could have stopped Moses’ anti-business, regulatory binge. Editor’s Note: Neal Obermeyer cartoons reflect the opinions of the cartoonist and not necessarily those of BoldNebraska.org

Happy Friday, Bold Readers!  We hope you all enjoyed the luck o’ the Irish yesterday. You don’t have to let the weekend be a drag just because Thursday was St. Patty’s.  This weekend is Sherlock Holmes Weekend.  We’ll get you started with our Holmes-themed Roundup.  Can you deduce each heading’s origin?: Elementary, Dear Watson: Gov. […]

Senator Ben Nelson released the following statement this morning after the State Dept. announced that it is demanding a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) be performed on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.  Bold Nebraska applauds this decision after the first EIS was deemed inadequate by the EPA and many non-profits.  We also thank leaders like […]

State Department Issues Statement on New Supplemental Study:Groups Call on Elected Leaders to Take Immediate Action to Protect Land and Water Who: Nebraska Sierra Club, Bold Nebraska, Nebraska Wildlife Federation, Nebraska Green Party, 350.org, Nebraskans for Peace, Guardians of the Good Life When: Wed, March 16th, 2:30pm Where: Capitol Rotunda Background: Groups will stand as one voice at a […]

State Senator Kate Sullivan is one of three brave elected officials who introduced common sense legislation that would provide safety regulations around oil pipelines.  Currently, Nebraska has NO state agency to regulate oil pipelines; no safety regulations in place; nothing to say where a pipeline can and cannot be placed; nothing to protect landowners from […]

We kick things off with labor rallies in Omaha and Lincoln Tues. evening.  On Mar. 16 there are some important hearings at the Unicameral and a critical meeting regarding the state implementation of the health care law and state insurance exchanges.  Then on Mar. 19, the Nebraska Bioneers will host a great event and Jane […]

A diverse contingent returned to Nebraska yesterday after lobbying their Congressional delegation, the EPA and the State Department to protect the Ogallala Aquifer.  At each meeting, the group asked for the Keystone XL pipeline to have a supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) and for consideration of an alternate pipeline route that avoids the Nebraska Sandhills. […]

The Unicameral’s not in session today, so we’re using it as a chance to catch our breath from DC.  Some bad bills got held back or killed in committee, and some bad ones got through.  Keep following our Bill Roundup for progress on our priority legislation.  Here’s your Roundup: Abortion or the Budget?: Nebraska is […]

We all hated when our little brothers or sisters would copy everything we did growing up. You know, when you started wearing the “Frankie Says” shirt, they had to go get one.  Well, turns out a few of our State Senators never grew out of their copy catting days. These copy catting state senators represent […]