Census Bureau: 78% of people in Jefferson County were old enough to vote in 2021
Of the 7,213 citizens living in Jefferson County in 2021, 78% were old enough to vote, equating to 5,626 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Congressman Flood Delivers Floor Speech Honoring the Legacy of Officer Ross Bartlett
WASHINGTON, DC — Recently, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood paid tribute to the late Officer Ross Bartlett, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on April 12, 2024. Flood delivered a heartfelt speech on the House floor, reminiscing about Bartlett's life and service."Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and the service of Officer Ross Bartlett of Ceresco, Nebraska," expressed Congressman Flood, highlighting Bartlett's dedication to his community and law enforcement career.Describing Bartlett beyond his role as a police officer, Flood shared, "He was not only...
Congressman Flood’s Statement on Officer Ross Barlett’s Death
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – U.S. Congressman Mike Flood expressed his condolences following the tragic news of the passing of Ross Bartlett, a police officer for the Village of Ceresco. Bartlett lost his life in an accident on the previous night.Flood highlighted Bartlett's dedication to his service, stating, “Ross’ service in law enforcement took him to multiple communities in our state, including Madison, where I personally worked with him and respected him. In addition to his career as a peace officer, he loved being a volunteer fireman and had a great sense of humor." Flood...
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- Cities located in Otoe County saw an FDA inspection of 1 company in Q2 2023
- FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Fillmore County in Q2 2023
- Lancaster County cities: 5 companies received FDA inspections in Q3 2023
- Lancaster County cities: 3 companies received FDA inspections in Q1 2023
2 companies in a city within Gage County received two inspections in Q3 2023
There were two companies in a city associated with Gage County that received two FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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Congressman Flood Votes to Stop TikTok Propaganda
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has expressed strong views on TikTok and its impact on American society. In response to the vote on H.R. 7521, also known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, Rep. Flood highlighted the dangers posed by the social media app."TikTok is the Chinese Communist Party’s favorite social media app for Americans," stated Rep. Flood, emphasizing the app's association with a foreign government. He further added, "It has been used as a tool of propaganda in our country and this narrowly...
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Congressman Flood: Office Returned $3.3 Million from Federal Agencies to First District Constituents
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced his office's success in returning over $3.3 million owed by federal agencies to constituents in Nebraska's First District since 2022. Speaking about his team's efforts, Rep. Flood stated, "Constituents contact my office every day needing assistance... My team works as diligently as possible to make sure Nebraskans get what they are due, and I am very proud of what they have accomplished."The money returned to constituents came from various agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration. The types...
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Congressman Flood Announces Preliminary FY 25 Community Project Funding Form
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has introduced the preliminary application for Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations process. "The Community Project Funding program allows Members of Congress to directly connect community-supported projects with federal funding," said Congressman Flood. "Most often, grant applicants must apply to federal agencies and compete against requests from bigger states. CPF gives communities across the First Congressional District another opportunity to receive the support we need to...
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Congressman Flood: House Republicans Stopping Biden’s Overspending
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has criticized President Joe Biden's $7.3 trillion budget plan, stating that it includes excessive spending that surpasses inflation and wage growth for 2023. Congressman Flood expressed his concerns, saying, "At a time when he should be reigning in federal spending, President Biden’s new budget request includes almost 10% more in spending than last year’s." Flood further questioned the reasons behind the high expenses, attributing them to favors towards liberal special interest groups, such as Green New Deal activists. He...
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Congressman Flood Highlights Community Project Funding Successes for the First District
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood expressed his satisfaction after the approval of H.R. 4366, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, by the U.S. Senate. In a statement, Rep. Flood emphasized the significance of the legislation, which is part of a bipartisan spending agreement aimed at saving $200 billion over the next decade.“These projects are big wins for communities across the First Congressional District,” stated Rep. Flood. “All but one of our original requests received funding, which is an incredible result. We were able to accomplish all this in the appropriations...
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Congressman Flood Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood responded to President Biden’s State of the Union Address, highlighting concerns over the current administration’s policies and their impact on various sectors. In a recorded statement, Congressman Flood criticized President Biden's economic performance, particularly the significant rise in inflation since taking office. He pointed out that Americans are now spending significantly more due to the surge in prices under Biden's leadership.Regarding the issue of border security, Congressman Flood accused President Biden of failing to address the...
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U.S. Congressman Flood Announces FY25 Programmatic Request Form
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has introduced an application for programmatic requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations process."Members of the U.S. House are able to submit requests to our Committee for inclusion in the annual appropriations bills," said Congressman Flood. He further added, “Because the number of requests to Appropriations is limited, our office gets an early start on obtaining, developing, and prioritizing these requests for submission.”The deadline to apply is approaching and will be determined based on the...
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Congressman Flood Slams New SEC Climate Rule as “Environmentalist Dream”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Flood fiercely criticized a new rule from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would impose stringent public disclosure requirements on private companies. In a statement released today, Flood lambasted the regulation, accusing the SEC of aligning with environmentalists to the detriment of American businesses and consumers.Flood asserted, "President Biden’s SEC continues to weaponize federal rulemaking against private job creators." He further condemned the rule, stating, "This new regulation seeks to force job...
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Congressman Flood to Host Bellevue Chief of Police for State of the Union
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has announced that he will host Bellevue Police Chief Ken Clary as his guest for President Biden's annual State of the Union address on March 7, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Congressman Flood expressed his pride in hosting Chief Clary, stating, "I'm proud to host Bellevue’s Chief of Police Ken Clary at the State of the Union. Under his leadership, Bellevue’s police department has been pursuing innovative strategies to recruit and retain the next generation of law enforcement officers."Chief Ken Clary, who was appointed as the Police Chief in...
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Congressman Flood Opposes Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Serve as Law Enforcement Officers in Nebraska
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood expressed his disapproval following a vote by the Nebraska Legislature to permit certain illegal immigrants, specifically Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients, to work as law enforcement officers in Nebraska.Flood stated, “Law enforcement are the backbone of safe communities. In Nebraska, the Legislature has been doing great work on recruitment and retention efforts for police and there’s more that needs to be done. But signing up illegal immigrants to work in law enforcement agencies isn’t the answer and jeopardizes the...
