The Blair School Board meeting held on June 12, 2023, was packed with significant announcements and decisions that will shape the future of education in our community. The meeting covered a range of topics, including revisions to the school handbook, updates on construction projects, property purchases, potential renovations, financial matters, and academic developments. Here’s a…
Category: Politics
Blair Residents Divided Over Guns
The Nebraska Legislature passed LB 77, a constitutional carry bill introduced by Senator Tom Brewer. This legislation allows law-abiding adults to carry concealed firearms without a permit. The bill is headed to Governor Jim Pillen’s desk, who is expected to sign it into law, making Nebraska the 27th state to enact such legislation. LB 77…
Is Ben Hansen Right About LB 574?
2023 March 22, WednesdayBlairToday Staff Whether you like it or not, whether you want it to happen or not, and whether or not you think it’s even worth the time it took to write this, the “trans” debate is here. By “here,” I mean, Nebraska. More specifically, on the agenda of Blair, Nebraska’s own, State…
Dollar General in Blair: 500 Days Accident Free
2023 March 6, MondayBlairToday Staff BLAIR, NEBRASKA – The Partners in Progress team of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s (SMACNA) Local 3 recently completed work on Dollar General’s new warehouse facility in Blair, Nebraska. The new facility represented an investment of a reported $85 million. The facility, which spans approximately one…
Blair Mayor, Mindy Rump, Answers Key Questions
2023 February 26, SundayBlairToday.Com Staff Blair’s newly elected Mayor, Mindy Rump, may raise eyebrows with her candid responses to four pressing questions we asked. With the current political climate it is rare to find officials willing to openly discuss issues. In particular, Mayor Rump’s comments on the city’s water situation may leave locals intrigued and…
Courtney Tabor for School Board, “I would stick with parent choice.”
2022 February 14, MondayDon Collins Courtney Tabor is a candidate for school board in Blair, Nebraska. This interview highlights why she is on the ticket, what she believes, and, why you should vote for her. It’s a compelling interview with a strong woman who is determined to honor the parents and children of Blair, Nebraska….
Jennifer Hicks from VoicesOfNebraska.com Interview
2022 February 12, SaturdayDon Collins, BlairToday.com Jennifer Hicks is a candidate for Nebraska’s Attorney General. Her opinions are candid, direct, and, unflinching. For more like this visit: http://www.blairtoday.com