Lawmaker: Millions in COVID cash needed to study health risks in Mead

Just a few days ago state lawmakers were asked to launch an investigation into a polluted ethanol plant in Mead. Now they're being asked to shell out $10 million to find out the human and environmental consequences.

March 3, 2022Updated: March 4, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

Lawmaker: Millions in COVID cash needed to study health risks in Mead

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