Entries Tagged as ‘General Affairs Committee’

February 22, 2009

Creeping Prohibition?

Or just another tool in the arsenal of the control freaks?
LB605 has some disturbing implications for those who value property rights. According to the Statement of Intent, it “would allow for additional weight to be given to support or opposition of businesses and residents within 500 feet and neighborhood associations within 100 feet of a [...]

February 2, 2009

LB377 will allow higher taxes

All readers should be aware of LB 377 introduced by Senator Pankonin (2).  This bill will allow any government entity including airport authorities, schools, cities, villages, counties, etc to get in a contractual relationship with the federal government. The federal government could possibly guarantee bonds issued by the government entity. The second questionable activity is [...]