I will take a stand and work hard for the issues that are important to all of us. I will fight for our children, our seniors, our jobs, our economy, our parks, our equity issues, our health, our schools and our safety–for all Nebraskans!
Patty Pansing BrooksSo amazed by the 11 UNL students who won the prestigious Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Journalism grand prize after over a year of in-depth investigative reporting on #Whiteclay. It was the first time in the Awards' history that a college entry has won the grand prize!
These incredible UNL students have demonstrated the true power of investigative journalism. To be able to condense over a century of hardship, exploitation, and genocide is no easy task, but they have done so eloquently.
Please take a moment to view the students' remarkable project here: www.woundsofwhiteclay.com/
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Tuesday night, these Nebraska college kids did indeed beat HBO, National Geographic, the New Yorker and every other TV network, magazine and U.S. newspaper finalist.
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The passage of LB289 into law this past month makes it clear that Nebraska is committed to combatting human trafficking. This has been a collaborative effort, and we could have never made it to this point without the help of so many dedicated individuals and organizations. The next steps include helping those who have been trafficked. #NeLeg
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Editorial: Nebraska makes combating human trafficking a state priority
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Nebraska lawmakers, Attorney General Doug Peterson and Gov. Pete Ricketts are standing shoulder to shoulder on a new state priority: Cracking down on the coercion of young adults and children
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Becky RaymondNever enough thanks for all of your hard work. ⚘⚘⚘
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Carol StittThank you for your leadership!!
1 day agoEric GerrardSpike Eickholt great editorial
2 days agoYesterday, the Governor signed LB512, which was amended to include my bill LB123 which assures that students attending for-profit post secondary institutions will now be better protected if those institutions close.
Students who turn to for-profit schools with the promise of a good education should have every opportunity to recover lost tuition and obtain their academic records in order to help them further their educational pursuits and careers. This bill ensures those student protections.
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Carol Ann Sutton, Stephanie Beran and 38 others like this
Janet MaloneYou are an amazing Senator. Seem to be involved when anything good happens!!
2 days agoRandall MoodyVery important! Great job Patty Pansing Brooks!
2 days agoState Senator Patty Pansing Brooks added 5 new photos.
I traveled to #Whiteclay this weekend with Senator Tom Brewer to hold listening sessions and meet with individuals and organizations who are committed to #HealWhiteclay.
I am truly amazed by the drastic changes I have seen in this region in the past year. Buildings that were havens for human trafficking have been torn down. The once litter-filled streets are clean and empty. Most importantly, the century long influx of liquor that has long crippled the Lakota people has been stemmed.
We are on the verge of making additional historic change here in Whiteclay, and I am truly blessed to be able to play a role in this process. The outpouring of ideas, support, and dedicated individuals has been overwhelming, and I am greatly looking forward to working together moving forward in this endeavor.
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Nancy CarlsonThank you, Senator Pansing Brooks! When several of us met with you (unannounced and without an appt.) a little over a year ago, you were open, willing and courageous to tackle this. We are forever grateful!
6 days ago · 7Janece MollhoffReally hoping the problems don't just transplant to Rushville. Thank you for your efforts to address the underlying problem(s), not just the symptoms.
6 days ago · 1Kim MorrowI am so proud of your work, Patty! Thank you for being such a compassionate and proactive leader in Nebraska! What a blessing to see such change in Whiteclay.
5 days ago · 1Olowan Sara MartinezReturn the 50 mile joke of a buffer back to the Oglala Lakota Oyate .. suggestion from a survivor of Nebraska's Genocidal Hole known as Whiteclay, Neb
5 days ago · 2Mary BoschultThank you, Senator Pansing Brooks and Senator Brewer. You are making a difference for White Clay and for our state.
6 days ago · 2Janet MaloneWhat a fantastic accomplishment in Whiteclay. Thank you for your dedication and hard work.
6 days ago · 1Kimberly WalkerSuch a great victory against the forces of apathy and the "nothing can be done" attitude.
6 days ago · 1Paul FreemanTremendous steps !! Thank You ! And you are inspiring on a personal level to raise the bar .
6 days ago · 1Michael Friggin MarquisJust curious, who is the senator that represents White Clay?
6 days agoBecky RaymondBravo Patty. History will remember you well for your impact on these issues. 💕
6 days agoTom StoddardSound proud that you and other have taken action to improve the dreadful situation that had existed for to long in that area of our great state. 👏
6 days agoDoug BoydIt's been a long time coming and a tough task indeed, good going Patty!
6 days agoBeth PetersonSo proud of you Senator!!
6 days agoSuzanne Peterson SughroueYou are the best, PPB! And so is Colonial Brewer!!!
5 days agoSally Oglesby Bush HarrisonPatty, stay strong! Holler when you need us!
5 days agoSusan Larson RodenburgThank you Patty!
6 days agoIngrid KirstThank you for your work and this hopeful news!
5 days agoSally Oglesby Bush HarrisonKeep it going. PPB! Can I help?
6 days agoState Senator Patty Pansing Brooks with Chris C. Triebsch and Patty Pansing Brooks.
Whiteclay Roadtrip!
#beststaffever!
#drivingmisspatty!
#healwhiteclay
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Carleen Glenn, JBird La Rue and 97 others like this
Lori HankinsonThank you for all you have done #healwhiteclay #stoppreyingonthesick #fixwhiteclay
1 week ago · 1Mary Barry-MagsamenI'm jealous! Have a great trip -such good people!
1 week ago · 1Lisa Bolinger-RadcliffeDriving Miss Patty! Love it!!
1 week ago · 1Nancy CarlsonSafe travels, Senator!
1 week ago · 1Mary Havelka FischerWe want to know the playlist!
1 week ago · 1Regan AnsonRock stars! Hands at 10 and 2, Chris C. Triebsch!
1 week ago · 1A.d. FinneganI love that couple in the backseat!
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Alicen Bartle, Zoie Taylore and 98 others like this
Becky RaymondStunning indeed!
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