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Pillen signs law updating fentanyl sentencing structures
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (691+ words) LINCOLN " Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed into law on Friday a Northeast Nebraska senator's proposal to restructure the state's fentanyl sentencing guidelines. Legislative Bill 795, introduced by state Sen. Barry DeKay of Niobrara, designates bromazolam " a fake version of Xanax, which…...
Lawmakers advance fentanyl penalty bill after debate over prison crowding, public safety
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (972+ words) LINCOLN " After three days of debate marked by filibuster, failed amendments and repeated concerns about prison overcrowding, Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill that restructures felony penalties for fentanyl offenses based on weight. Nebraska Senator Barry DeKay, District 40." The initial measure,…...
Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying backpack
2+ week, 6+ day ago (290+ words) This combo from images provided by the FBI shows surveillance footage at the home of Nancy Guthrie the night she went missing in Tucson, Ariz." Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Arizona home on Jan. 31 and was reported missing…...
Bills would end income tax on military's pay and retirement
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (388+ words) (The Center Square) " U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Arizona, has introduced bills to'end the federal income tax on military pay and veterans" retirement benefits. Hamadeh said he promised voters that he would assist U.S. service members and military retirees. The congressman said he…...
US deportation flights hit record highs as carriers try to hide the planes
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (281+ words) SEATTLE (AP) " Immigration advocates gather like clockwork outside Seattle's King County International Airport to witness deportation flights and spread word of where they are going and how many people are aboard. Until recently, they could keep track of the flights…...