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LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen approved permanent regulations for medical marijuana as drafted by the state Medical Cannabis Commission. His action comes one day after Attorney General Mike Hilgers affirmed that the regulations met statutory and constitutional authority.

WIC Income Guidelines Family Size Annual-Monthly 1 $29,526 - $2,461 2 $40,034 - $3,337 3 $50,542 - $4,212 4 $61,050 - $5,088 Lincoln, NE — New income guidelines increased the number of families who could qualify for the Nebraska Department of Health andHumanServices(DHHS)Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition assistance program. The WIC program is a federally funded program and an equal opportunity provider.

Lincoln, NE– Applications are now being accepted for the Nebraska Workforce Retention and Attraction Grant through the Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL). This new grant program, established under LB 1165, Section 28 of the Grow the Good Life Act, is designed to help protect large numbers of Nebraska-based jobs when a key employer undergoes a change of ownership or control involving an out-of-state entity.

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska has posted Request for Applications (RFA) for additional grant opportunities under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). • School Kitchen Modernization Grants: The Nebraska Department of Education is accepting applications for a grant opportunity that will provide more than $2.2 million in RHTP funding to help rural and frontier schools improve the quality of school meals.

During the week of June 28 July 4, the following arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department: • At 7:00 p.m., on June 28, a traffic stop lead to the arrest of a 29 year old Nebraska man for driving under suspension. • On June 30, at 9:10 p.m., a 22 year old Nebraska man was arrested for driving under suspension.

TheCherryCountyFairgrounds was buzzing with excitement Saturday evening as a packed grandstand gathered for the annual demolition derby, presented by Wreckless Promotions. Spectators were treated to an action-packed night of crushing metal, roaring engines, and a spectacular fireworks display to cap off the event.

At the annual meeting, the following people were elected to office: Chief TerryEngles,AssistantChief Tadd Buechle, President Kyle Temple, Vice President Justin Dredge, Secretary-Treasurer William Beel, Safety Officers Luke Grubham, Benaiah Deweerd, Captains Ross Brockley, Daniel Boes, Daniel Bitner, Training Officer Chad Gale.

Valentine joined communities across the nation on July 4 in commemorating America's 250th birthday with a day filled with patriotic traditions, historical reflection and community celebration. At 9:00 a.m., the community participated in the nationwide Let Freedom Ring observance, joining thousandsof communities,churches, cathedrals and national parks across the country in ringing bells to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Despite recent federal and state approval, construction of a controversial 226-mile transmission line is once again paused in parts of the Sandhills — the latest stumbling block in a 14-year battle.

Nebraska agriculture will be under our nation’s greatest spotlight this summer as the Nebraska State Fair partners with the Office of Governor Jim Pillen and the Great American State Fair to showcase the state’s agricultural excellence during America’s 250th anniversary celebration.