Sonja Hedlund wrote from the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York that the active participation of residents in the political life of the community is an essential form of community wealth. We agree. She cited the many new faces in the ballot in a recent election, including many women, and issues being actively discussed.
Stephan Mott, a retired professor of Christian Social Ethics, wrote that churches, like schools, are an important element of community wealth. I agree. Thanks Stephan, for pointing it out.
Editor's Note: This was written by Center for Rural Affairs' Research Director Jon Bailey and included in our final state legislative update for the year. All Nebraskans on our list receive the regular update. Signup now for next year at http://www.cfra.org/singup.
Wind Power vs. Health Care: A Lesson In Creative Lawmaking
This report examines the potential economic outcomes of maintaining the $1.5 million annual appropriation for the Nebraska Microenterprise Development Act, including the potential job creation and effects on income and assets for business owners for one year and five year periods.
