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WASHINGTON (AP) - Bills were filed, hearings were planned and blame was cast as Congress reacted this past week to the abrupt failure of two banks. A look at what lawmakers are saying and planning as the fallout continues from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

With Tax Day looming and 81 percent of people being more worried about inflation than taxes this year, WalletHub released its 2023 Taxpayer Survey, as well as its yearly report on the States with the Highest & Lowest Tax Rates, in order to help people better understand this confusing time of year. You can find highlights from both below, followed by the full list of WalletHub’s 2023 taxpayer resources.

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Incidents/Arrests None. Calls/Responses On 03/05/2023 at 12:27 a.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of West Highway 20 for a disturbance.

Erie, PA - In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Nebraska. The birds were seen on March 12 in the city of Benkelman, by a Purple Martin enthusiast, one of many throughout the eastern and central United States, who track and report on the birds’ annual migration on behalf of the Purple Martin Conservation Association.

Agriculture is more than the state’s number one industry. Agriculture is the heart and soul of Nebraska and worth celebrating every day, especially during National Ag Week, March 19-25.

“It started when I was feeding my baby in the middle of the night, and I thought of all the mothers who don’t have enough protein in their diet to feed their infant and their families,” explained Dana Ramm.

The Cherry County Hospital Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting, Thursday, March 16, 2023. The agenda included hearing from the public, three minutes each to equal 30 minutes, to consider, discuss, and act on the CEO contract. The meeting began at 7:30 p.m. with more than 60 people in attendance.

Lincoln – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month which is an occasion to build public awareness via education and the sharing of resources including prevention, treatment, and recovery services, for individuals across Nebraska who may be struggling with problem gambling.

M Monday, March 20 - Breakfast: Cody- Scrambled eggs, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Kilgore - Breakfast bar, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk.