A local sheriff’s deputy lauds a law signed by Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts that prevents insurance companies from cancelling the insurance of first-responders shot on the job.

Too bad the Unicameral didn’t think that was appropriate for anyone shot, just first responders, but it is a start.

Deputy Michael Hutchinson of Deuel County (just to my southeast and more rural than my county) was shot four times serving an arrest warrant.

starherald.com

First, Gov. Pete Ricketts signed Legislative Bill 444, which prohibits cities or counties from canceling health insurance for any on-duty first responder or front-line state employee who suffers a serious bodily injury from an assault. That happened April 27.

A week later, Hutchinson received a Public Servant Hero award during the American Red Cross’ Heartland Heroes banquet in Grand Island. The award cited Hutchinson for his “nothing short of extraordinary” dedication in upholding his oath to protect and serve. It was presented Thursday.

Hutchinson, who said he was humbled by the Red Cross recognition, said he was elated that the governor signed LB 444.

(more at the Scottsbluff Star-Herald)