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Legislature Reaches Halfway Point in Short Session
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The Legislature is now
halfway through its 60-day short session. In the next few weeks committee
hearings will be wrapped up and all-day floor debate will begin. The Nebraska
Department of Veterans’ Affairs keeps track of all military and
veteran-related legislation on our Legislative Issues page and publishes new
updates every Friday until the Legislature adjourns sine die. You can also
find additional information such as the list of senators for each district
and a direct link to the Nebraska Legislature website. You can sign up for
our Legislative Tracker emails by clicking the Update Preferences
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Reminder: Upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic
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If you are a veteran,
spouse, or a family member and have a pending VA claim, it may be able to be
fast-tracked. Contact your County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO) or State
Service Officer by
March 1st for the Virtual Claims Clinic. Contact information
for your CVSO can be found online at our website and you can contact the
State Service Office by calling (402) 420-4021 or emailing ndva.sso@nebraska.gov. |
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Groundbreaking
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On Tuesday, March 29th at
2:00 pm, the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation will break ground
on the construction of a Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Speakers at the
groundbreaking include Secretary Chuck Hagel who will serve as the Keynote
Speaker, Governor Pete Ricketts, and City of Papillion Mayor David Black. The
groundbreaking will take place at: |
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SumTur Ampitheater |
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Upcoming CNA Training Classes
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We offer paid
CNA training classes at all four of our veterans’ homes, with the opportunity
to join the team upon completion. Earn $15.60/hour (plus $3/hour shift
differential) and move up to $18.807/hour (plus $3/hour shift differential)
upon completion and certification. Supplies and certification are all paid
for, too! To learn more about our upcoming CNA classes and to apply, please
visit the link below. |
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to View Available Classes and Apply
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Veterans Crisis Line is Here to Help
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The Veterans Crisis Line
is prepared to help with any crisis a veteran may be facing. Call
1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text 838255 to connect with a qualified
professional today. |
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Thursday, February 24, 2022
NDVA Newsletter - February 2022
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