Mike Flood introduces PASTOR ActThe Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act would ensure patients who request spiritual care while hospitalized can receive that care from a clergy member.Lincoln Journal Star8d agoWhole story →HealthFoodDonald TrumpDeb FischerJim PillenHR 9851medicaid eligibility change
Two mothers appeal federal judge's ruling on Nebraska midwife banTwo expecting mothers, part of Nebraska's midwifery community, appeal a federal judge's ruling denying a preliminary injunction to prevent the enforcement of a ban on certified nurse midwives assisting in home births in Nebraska.Lincoln Journal Star11d agoWhole story →JusticeHealthnebraska midwife ban appeal
Group calls for Investigation into nursing home chainsDisability Rights Nebraska urges Nebraska Attorney General to probe corporations that own over 20 long-term care facilities due to poor federal ratings and alleged misconduct in other states, impacting over 2,500 vulnerable Nebraskans.Lincoln Journal Star24d agoWhole story →JusticeHealthnursing home investigation call
Bryan Medical Center gets grant for Crete residency programA new $750,000 federal grant will allow Bryan Medical Center to develop a rural family medicine residence program in Crete, Bryan Health announced last week.Lincoln Journal Star27d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeillinois aid in dying law ruling
Pillen farms employed undocumented workersGov. Jim Pillen has embraced Trump’s immigration crackdown. For years, undocumented immigrants worked at farms owned by his family business.Lincoln Journal Star28d agoWhole story →GovernmentFoodJim Pillenundocumented farm workers discovered
