Bio Nebraska Hosts Life Science Awareness Breakfast.OMAHA Omaha, city, United States Omaha (ō`məhä, –hô), city (1990 pop. 335,795), seat of Douglas co., E Nebr., on the west bank of the Missouri River; inc. 1857. , Neb. -- Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association hosted a life science awareness breakfast on March 17 at the State Capitol Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress Capitol, seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major Pierre L'Enfant. in Lincoln, Nebraska The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second most populous city of the U.S. state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. . The event was attended by members of the life sciences trade association and state legislators. "This event provided an opportunity for Bio Nebraska members to interact with state legislators," stated Jim McClurg, PhD, chairman, Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association. "The life science industry includes a broad cross-section of Nebraska's economy, including innovative organizations in medical, industrial, environmental, agricultural and food sectors." Senator Annette Dubas Annette M. Dubas (born February 5 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska) is a Nebraska state senator from Fullerton, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature. Personal life She was born on February 5, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Fullerton High School in 1974. , District 34, provided an update on LB 246, a bill that would reestablish the Biopower Steering Committee steer·ing committee n. A committee that sets agendas and schedules of business, as for a legislative body or other assemblage. steering committee Noun and provide for a strategic biotechnology plan. Senator Tom White, District 8, provided an update on LB 555, a bill to change provisions relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the research tax credit. The change would allow for an increase from 15 percent to 35 percent of the federal credit if work is done on the campus of or on property belonging to a Nebraska post-secondary educational institution. Bio Nebraska members representing industry and academic institutions were present to hear the updates and interact with Senators Dubas and White and attending Senators. "Nebraskans need to continue to propel pro·pel tr.v. pro·pelled, pro·pel·ling, pro·pels To cause to move forward or onward. See Synonyms at push. [Middle English propellen, from Latin the state forward to attract the types of businesses that have growth potential, particularly in biotechnology," stated Amy Recker, executive director, Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association. "Our members and legislators share that common goal." About Bio Nebraska The mission of Bio Nebraska is to be the champion of biotechnology and to advocate for its member organizations promoting academic, industry and government partnerships to foster the growth of life sciences within Nebraska. Nebraska biotechnology researchers expand the boundaries of science to benefit man-kind by providing better healthcare, enhanced agriculture, and a cleaner and safer environment, hence creating opportunities for economic development within the state. |
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