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The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is issuing a warning of yet another scam targeting consumers who use Internet-based companies to borrow money. This time, a company calling itself Penbrook Financial Group, which lists its address as 6910 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE, offers personal loans to consumers and requires up-front "collateral payments" in advance of funding a loan. In this case, the company required a borrower to make four monthly payments totaling $2,460 prior to securing the loan. The Department has verified that the company does not have an office at the address listed.

(Lincoln, Neb) Attorney General Jon Bruning today applauded the U.S. Senate’s effort to help restore funding to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. “Byrne funds are critical in Nebraska’s fight against drugs and violent crimes,” said Bruning. “I want to thank Sen. Ben Nelson for pushing to have this funding restored along with Congressman Lee Terry, Gov. Dave Heineman and others.”

Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board & Nebraska Dry Bean Commission Summaries Released

(Lincoln, NE)- Raising awareness of the need for motorists to buckle up is the focus of efforts by the Nebraska State Patrol over the first holiday of the summer travel season. The Nebraska State Patrol will take part in the “Click It or Ticket” campaign, beginning today, Monday, May 19, 2008, through Sunday, June 1, 2008. The special enforcement effort includes the Memorial Day holiday weekend. “Click It or Ticket” is a nationwide campaign designed to raise awareness of the need to wear your safety belt every time you get into your vehicle.

(Lincoln, Neb.) Gov. Heineman is reminding Nebraskans that U.S. and Nebraska flags will be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 15 in observance of Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. President George W. Bush signed a proclamation on May 9 ordering flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide.

July 1, 2006 - June 31, 2007