September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and every Nebraskan has a role in saving lives. In Nebraska, a person dies by suicide once every 32 hours. Thankfully, many survive their
Media Contacts: Alex Reuss, 402-471-1970 Justin Pinkerman, 402-471-1967 Media Release: Gov. Ricketts Hosts Welcome Home Event for Recently Discharged Service Members Gov. Ricketts (podium) and NDVA Director John Hilgert at the 2022 Veterans Welcome Home event. Photos from the Welcome Home picnic are available by clicking here. LINCOLN – On Wednesday evening, Governor
Nebraska Dept. of Veteransâ Affairs opens pet adoption fee payment program
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OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) â Nebraska veterans can now apply to have up to $350 of eligible pet adoption fees paid through a program from the state Department of Veteransâ Affairs (NDVA).
The program is called Vets Get Pets.
According to a press release, veterans must be registered in the Nebraska Veteransâ Registry and adopt from an organization that is registered with the Nebraska Rescue Council.
The NDVA will disburse funds directly to the adoption organization once approved.
Additionally, Vets Get Pets license places are available with proceeds from the plate s sale going towards the adoption fee program. As of June 30, 2021, 376 of the specialty plates have been bought by Nebraska drivers.
BY Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles | January 1, 2021
Courtesy/ NDVA. Image of the Vets Get Pets license plate design.
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles announced that 16 new specialty license plates will be available for purchase beginning Jan. 1.
The new specialty plates, created by legislative acts, will help different funds and organizations, including the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, University of Nebraska Medical Center, and more.
“We are pleased to expand our offering of specialty plates for those who wish to express their individuality or support a cause,” said Rhonda Lahm, Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles.