Second House

Second House is an open source page to share resources and to track the current status of important topics in Nebraska.

Status Report

Click on the topic link for past status and resources

TopicStatus
Fluoridation9/15/23 – third request for information was sent earlier in the week to clarify differences in global, national, state and local recommended and target fluoridation levels for Lincoln’s public water supply. Received July and August fluoride reports.
Holistic Health & Nutrition
The Digital Wallet In Nebraska
Wireless6/8/2020 – email to City Council regarding installation of 24 Gigahertz millimeter microwave technology on light poles in the Scouts Western Sky subdivision under 5 year permits
Central Bank Digital Currency7/14/23 – Dawn, with Liberty First Credit Union, said the earliest implementation they expect would be 2024. They are working with lawyers, etc. now. Asked if they would have someone available to talk to a community group about CBDC and ESG. She suggested calling back at the end of the year. Sen. Mike Flood holding ‘Flyover Fintech‘ in Lincoln on Aug. 2.
Global Health Regulations7/22/2023 – as explained here, the WHO WGIHR is meeting 7/24-28 to negotiate global pandemic controls for vote January 2024. Write your local, state and federal representatives now.
Smart City
Nebraska HIT Board6/15/2023 meeting report. Next meeting in September. Minutes to be posted.

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