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Legislature Kicks Off 2022 Session
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On January 5th, the Second
Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature began. This year is a 60-day short
session, and new bills were introduced through January 20th. NDVA tracks all
military and veteran-related legislation introduced in each session, and updates
are sent out via email each Friday until the Legislature adjourns sine die.
If you would like to receive legislative tracker emails, you can manage your
email settings by clicking the “Update Preferences” link at the bottom of
this email. You can also view our legislative tracker on our Legislative
Issues page on our website, along with other information about the Nebraska
Legislature. |
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Veterans Homes Receive Donations From Veterans of the
Midlands Foundation
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At the most recent
Veterans Homes Board meeting, board member and Nebraska VVA Council Vice
President Dennis Schissel presented the administrators of each of Nebraska’s
four veterans’ homes with donation checks from the Veterans of the Midlands
Foundation. Thank you for your continued support of our agency, our homes,
and the veterans we serve! |
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Director Hilgert Testifies Before Legislature’s
Appropriations Committee
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On January
26th, Director Hilgert testified before the Appropriations Committee and
spoke about the recent pay increases at our veterans’ homes that have
resulted in a large increase in applications and hires, as well as the
Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island project and the incredible
teamwork and support of Hall County, Grand Island, and central Nebraska. |
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CNVH to Hold CNA Training Class
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The Central Nebraska
Veterans’ Home is holding a paid CNA training class. The class begins
February 14th and runs through March 4th, with participants attending Monday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the facility, located at 4510
East 56th St, Kearney. Participants earn while they learn, making $15.60/hour
during the class and have their supplies and certification test paid for.
Upon successful completion of the class and certification, participants can
transition to part-time or full-time employment at the facility starting at
$18.807/hour. For more information or help applying to a class, please
contact Kim Mostek at Kim.Mostek@nebraska.gov
or 308-865-3443, or Jana Nuzum at Jana.Nuzum@nebraska.gov
or 308-865-3441. |
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Monday, January 31, 2022
NDVA Newsletter - January 2022
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