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North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation Selects White River Soy Processing to Develop Oilseed Processing Plant

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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White River Soy Processing, LLC (White River) announced today that it has been selected by the North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation (the Chamber) to develop an oilseed processing plant at the Hershey Rail Park, a 300-acre industrial rail park located eight miles west of North Platte, near Hershey, Nebraska.

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  • White River Soy Processing, LLC (White River) announced today that it has been selected by the North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation (the Chamber) to develop an oilseed processing plant at the Hershey Rail Park, a 300-acre industrial rail park located eight miles west of North Platte, near Hershey, Nebraska.
  • “The Chamber has invested several months of time and energy, as well as conducting a very extensive feasibility study to land an oilseed crushing plant in our region,” said Gary Person, President & CEO of the Chamber.
  • “An oilseed processing plant at the Hershey Rail Park is a great opportunity for Nebraska’s soybean farmers and livestock producers,” said Governor Jim Pillen.
  • “Following the selection of White River for the exclusive development of this project, we are now focused on completing the capital raise,” said Walter Cronin, Co-Founder and President of White River.

Great Plains Communications Awarded $11M From Nebraska Capital Projects Fund

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Blair, Nebraska, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Plains Communications (GPC), the Midwestern digital infrastructure provider with a growing, privately owned 18,000+ mile fiber network reaching 13 states, today announced they have been awarded $11M from the Public Service Commission to bring Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Business services to eight Nebraska communities.

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  • Blair, Nebraska, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Plains Communications (GPC), the Midwestern digital infrastructure provider with a growing, privately owned 18,000+ mile fiber network reaching 13 states, today announced they have been awarded $11M from the Public Service Commission to bring Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Business services to eight Nebraska communities.
  • The company will also provide additional fiber-driven services including streaming video, voice, and a full suite of business solutions.
  • “Great Plains Communications would like to thank the Public Service Commission and Governor Pillen for their commitment to advancing Nebraska rural broadband deployment,” said Todd Foje, CEO of Great Plains Communications.
  • “We appreciate the ongoing partnership with our elected officials as we continue our progress towards bringing reliable fiber services to as many customers in our footprint as possible, regardless of where they live.”
    The Nebraska Capital Projects Fund is administered by the Public Service Commission.

Significant Milestones Build Momentum for the Great American Rail-Trail® in the West

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent progress made to advance the Great American Rail-Trail® is reason to celebrate, according to Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation's largest trails advocacy organization and the lead organizers in the effort to connect the cross-country multiuse trail across 3,700 miles and 12 states plus the District of Columbia.

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  • The opening of the Beverly Bridge is a milestone for the Great American Rail-Trail and trails in Washington.
  • In Nebraska, April 7 marked a historic vote for trail funding and a significant boost for the Great American Rail-Trail.
  • "It will take tireless advocacy, sustained investment, partnership and promotion to complete the Great American Rail-Trail," said Kevin Belanger, project manager for the Great American Rail-Trail.
  • "What we just saw in Nebraska embodies all of what it takes to build momentum and connect this trail across the country.

American Broadband, Nebraska awarded grant for expanding broadband in Nebraska

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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BLAIR, Neb., Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Broadband, Nebraska today announced the approval of its application for grant funding to connect rural communities with reliable high-speed internet service through the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program.

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  • BLAIR, Neb., Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Broadband, Nebraska today announced the approval of its application for grant funding to connect rural communities with reliable high-speed internet service through the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program.
  • The $776,000 grant awarded by the Nebraska Public Service Commission will support the expansion of American Broadband, Nebraskas fiber broadband network, adding capacity to serve eastern Nebraska residential and business locations in Saunders, Dodge and Washington counties.
  • The Nebraska Legislature appropriated the funding for the American Broadband, Nebraska expansion and other projects by passing the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act, sponsored by Sen. Curt Friesen of Henderson, Nebraska.
  • The Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act provides essential resources for reliable and improved broadband services to rural communities.

Procedure Committee membership agreed

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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Committee chairs were elected by a secret ballot of all MPs in January 2020. The members of committees are then selected by their parties through an internal ballot, for agreement by the House.

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Committee chairs were elected by a secret ballot of all MPs in January 2020. The members of committees are then selected by their parties through an internal ballot, for agreement by the House.
The allocation of chairs and the membership of select committees broadly reflects the balance of political parties in the House.

International Development Committee membership agreed

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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TheInternational DevelopmentCommittee membership for the 2019 Parliament has been agreed by the House.

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  • TheInternational DevelopmentCommittee membership for the 2019 Parliament has been agreed by the House.
  • The Chair and Members of the Committee are:
    Committee chairs were elected by a secret ballot of all MPs inJanuary 2020.
  • The members of committees are then selected by their parties through an internal ballot, for agreement by the House.
  • The allocation of chairs and the membership of select committees broadly reflects the balance of political parties in the House.

DCMS Committee membership agreed

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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TheDigital, Culture, Media and SportCommittee membership for the 2019 Parliament has been agreed by the House.

Key Points: 
  • TheDigital, Culture, Media and SportCommittee membership for the 2019 Parliament has been agreed by the House.
  • The Chair and Members of the Committee are:
    Committee chairs were elected by a secret ballot of all MPs inJanuary 2020.
  • The members of committees are then selected by their parties through an internal ballot, for agreement by the House.
  • The allocation of chairs and the membership of select committees broadly reflects the balance of political parties in the House.

Transport Committee membership agreed

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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Committee chairs were elected by a secret ballot of all MPs in January 2020. The members of committees are then selected by their parties through an internal ballot, for agreement by the House.

Key Points: 

Committee chairs were elected by a secret ballot of all MPs in January 2020. The members of committees are then selected by their parties through an internal ballot, for agreement by the House.
The allocation of chairs and the membership of select committees broadly reflects the balance of political parties in the House.

Procedure Committee membership agreed

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Legislatures, Select committee, Political party, Westminster system, Government, Political systems, Nebraska Legislature, New Zealand House of Representatives

Committee chairs were elected by a secret ballot of all MPs in January 2020. The members of committees are then selected by their parties through an internal ballot, for agreement by the House.

Key Points: 

Committee chairs were elected by a secret ballot of all MPs in January 2020. The members of committees are then selected by their parties through an internal ballot, for agreement by the House.
The allocation of chairs and the membership of select committees broadly reflects the balance of political parties in the House.

International Development Committee membership agreed

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Select committee, Political party, Westminster system, Legislatures, Government of the United Kingdom, Nebraska Legislature

TheInternational DevelopmentCommittee membership for the 2019 Parliament has been agreed by the House.

Key Points: 
  • TheInternational DevelopmentCommittee membership for the 2019 Parliament has been agreed by the House.
  • The Chair and Members of the Committee are:
    Committee chairs were elected by a secret ballot of all MPs inJanuary 2020.
  • The members of committees are then selected by their parties through an internal ballot, for agreement by the House.
  • The allocation of chairs and the membership of select committees broadly reflects the balance of political parties in the House.