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News Headlines
**Important News:
News report from the Lincoln Journal Star indicates that a rise in the minimum wage would have little effect on small business labor costs. To read the full article:
http://journalstar.com/articles/2006/12/26/news/business/doc45919cc3749da344272891.txt
The Nebraska Judicial Branch has made simple divorce forms and instructions available to the public. Now, Nebraskans can file for a simple divorce (no children and no disputed property) themselves and with the confidence that the completed forms are accepted by the courts. Please read the attached press release and Judicial Branch website for detailed information. The link to the Divorce forms page is prominently featured on the Nebraska Equal Justice Clearinghouse home page so you or your patrons can access it along with the hundreds of other documents and links.
http://www.neequaljustice.org
New NWHIC (National Women's Health Information Center) Homepage is Launched
The new NWHIC (National Women's Health Information Center) homepage was launched on Monday, January 13th! Go to http://www.4woman.gov
For more information, please contact:
Nebraska Office of Women's Health: officeofwomenshealth@hhss.state.ne.us
402-471-0158 or 877-257-0073
NE Public Service Commission's NE Lifeline/Linkup
Low-income Telephone Assistance program Includes:
- LIFELINE is a plan that assists qualified low-income individuals by providing a monthly credit on the telephone bill.
- LINK-UP is a plan that assists qualified low-income individuals to obtain telephone service by providing.
- Reduced installation charges for phone service by 50% or $30.00, whichever is less.
- Deferred payment of installation charges without interest. Security deposit not included.
Applications available at your local Nebraska health and human Services office and the Nebraska Public Service Commission. |
