AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Washington Nebraska. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/washington-ne 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/washington-ne https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:50:52 -0500 LINCOLN – The Judicial Nominating Commission for the District Judge in the Fourth Judicial District (consisting of Douglas County) has provided https://www.americantowns.com/news/three-nominees-forwarded-for-the-district-court-judge-in-the-fourth-judicial-district-31381276-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/three-nominees-forwarded-for-the-district-court-judge-in-the-fourth-judicial-district-31381276-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On June 10th, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that inflation is at its highest https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-statement-on-highest-inflation-in-40-years-31384739-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-statement-on-highest-inflation-in-40-years-31384739-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On Jun 7th, Governor Pete Ricketts announced Nebraska’s participation in the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-announces-initiative-to-improve-mental-healthcare-access-for-service-members-veterans-and-their-families-31382954-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-announces-initiative-to-improve-mental-healthcare-access-for-service-members-veterans-and-their-families-31382954-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On June 7th, Governor Pete Ricketts announced the appointment of Kathleen Kauth of Omaha to fill the vacancy in Legislative District https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-appoints-kathleen-kauth-as-senator-for-legislative-district-31-31382975-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-appoints-kathleen-kauth-as-senator-for-legislative-district-31-31382975-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Mental illness is a national public health issue that affects Nebraska as well.  During my time as Governor, we’ve made mental health a https://www.americantowns.com/news/keeping-mental-health-a-priority-31382987-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/keeping-mental-health-a-priority-31382987-lincoln-ne.html Health and Fitness Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Two hundred forty-six years ago, our Founding Fathers bravely defied the most powerful nation on earth and put pen to paper to assert an eternal, https://www.americantowns.com/news/celebrating-american-freedom-together-this-summer-31386997-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/celebrating-american-freedom-together-this-summer-31386997-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Americans are experiencing pain at the pump and sticker shock at the store.  Prices continue to soar.  This out-of-control inflation is https://www.americantowns.com/news/curbing-americas-corrosive-inflation-31392352-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/curbing-americas-corrosive-inflation-31392352-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 OMAHA – On June 14th, Governor Pete Ricketts, together with the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), held a press conference to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-department-of-transportation-announce-new-state-operations-center-31387882-omaha-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-department-of-transportation-announce-new-state-operations-center-31387882-omaha-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On June 15, 2022, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement. “The First Lady and I have tested positive for https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-tests-positive-for-covid19-31387902-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-tests-positive-for-covid19-31387902-lincoln-ne.html Health and Fitness Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On June 17th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Nebraska’s May employment data. Nebraska’s employment set another https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraskas-employment-reaches-new-high-revenue-receipts-exceed-forecast-31389721-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraskas-employment-reaches-new-high-revenue-receipts-exceed-forecast-31389721-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On June 17th, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Juneteenth, which is celebrated Sunday, June 19, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-juneteenth-statement-31389745-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-juneteenth-statement-31389745-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 BELLEVUE – On June 22nd, Governor Pete Ricketts spoke out against federal energy policies that have led to rampant inflation and record-high gas https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-state-senators-call-for-federal-action-to-curb-inflation-and-reduce-recordhigh-gas-prices-31392379-bellevue-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-state-senators-call-for-federal-action-to-curb-inflation-and-reduce-recordhigh-gas-prices-31392379-bellevue-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On June 24th, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement after the United States Supreme Court ruled that “the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-statement-on-roe-v-wade-being-overturned-31394973-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-statement-on-roe-v-wade-being-overturned-31394973-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On June 27th, Governor Pete Ricketts joined state leaders for a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the completion of the new Fallbrook https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-cuts-ribbon-on-new-fallbrook-state-office-building-31395432-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-cuts-ribbon-on-new-fallbrook-state-office-building-31395432-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Religious freedom is the first freedom listed in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. That’s no accident. Religious freedom is the https://www.americantowns.com/news/defending-americas-first-freedom-31397164-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/defending-americas-first-freedom-31397164-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500