Omaha's MUD Gets $10 Million Grant For Gas Main Replacement

Most of the cast-iron pipe MUD is replacing is in older parts of east Omaha.

‘Opportunity Scholarship' Bill Advances To Provide Tax Credits For Private School Scholarships

Foes question whether LB 753 violates the state constitution, which prohibits state aid to religious institutions.

Nebraska Lawmakers Narrowly Advance Trans Health Care Bill After Internal Chaos

Legislature paused for 45 minutes to determine next steps amid uncertainty on “olive branch” amendment.

Wildfire Season Is Starting Early, With Three Major Fires Burning Across Nebraska

“Critical” fire weather is expected for the next two days.

Nebraska Bill Banning Abortions When Cardiac Activity Is Detected Passes First Round Of Debate

Opponents vow to continue the push to peel a single vote from filibuster-proof majority.

Dueling Demonstrations Over LGBTQ Rights End Without Incident At Nebraska Capitol

A heavy police contingent kept the two sides apart.

Virtual Leadership Summit On Saturday To Spotlight Nebraska's Fast-Growing Latino Population

An 8:15 a.m. kickoff begins with keynote speaker Adrian Calderon, director of community outreach for the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute.

Higher-Than-Anticipated Fiscal Note May Require Trims In Proposed Nebraska Income Tax Cuts

The updated fiscal note on the property tax relief bill is still pending.

Debate Begins This Week On Nebraska Abortion Ban Timed To Cardiac Activity

Supporters of LB 626 say they have 33 votes needed to overcome a filibuster in the first round.

Chief Standing Bear Movie Project Gets Star Power Lift, Deals With Minor Nebraska Grant Setback

Filmmaker Andrew Troy on Monday announced he’ll team up with acclaimed Irish playwright and director Jim Sheridan to make the film.

Success Of Nebraska Proposal To Restrict Gender-Affirming Care Might Hinge Upon Amendment

The amendment would narrow the bill to ban only surgeries for minors, though one vote remains uncertain.

Nebraska Environmental Trust Proposes Rule Changes To Clarify Procedures

Public comment is set for May 4.

Next Steps For Voter ID In Nebraska: No Notary Required, Narrower Focus On Verification

A new committee bill could be sent to the full Legislature as early as mid-to-late April.

Nebraska, Two Partner States Bid To Be ‘Hydrogen Hub' That Could Bring $1 Billion In Federal Funds

Nebraska, in partnership with Iowa and Missouri, was among the applicants encouraged to move to the next stage of the selection process.

Appropriations Committee Votes To Recommend Final Funding For $366 Million New State Prison

Nebraska has not built a new, stand-alone prison since 2001, when the 960-bed Tecumseh State Prison opened.

State Environmental Grant To Help Build A HazToGo Store In Lincoln That Offers Free ‘Reuse' Items

The new initiative also is expected to reduce the cost of waste disposal and landfill use.

Gov. Pillen Appoints Carolyn Bosn, Former Lancaster County Prosecutor, To Replace Geist In Legislature

Bosn said her politics are driven by law enforcement and public safety, protecting families, cutting taxes, and reducing spending.

State Sen. Suzanne Geist Resigns From Nebraska Legislature To Run Full-Time For Lincoln Mayor

Geist finished second to incumbent Leirion Gaylor Baird in Tuesday’s three-way primary election.

Drone Operators Warned About Avoiding Flushing Or Harassing Nebraska Wildlife

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said both state and federal laws prohibit the use of aircraft to harass birds, fish or other animals.

Goins Resigns Amid Questions About Conflicts Of Interest, Improper Use Of State Email

Emails revealed meetings steered toward his cigar lounge, promotion of a political campaign event.

Nebraska Proposal To Require School Dress Code Advances After Being Amended Into Separate Bill

District policies would need to be consistent with a statewide dress code developed by the Education Department.

Republicans Pick Geist To Take On Lincoln Mayor Gaylor Baird In General Election

The mayor secured 49% as of the final unofficial count Tuesday night, while Geist finished second, with 34%.

Cigar Lounge Co-Owned By State Agency Director Received Pandemic Grants From That Agency

Tony Goins, the director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, received two “stabilization” grants from that agency.

Senators Advance Governor's School-Aid Bill After Rejecting Amendments

The jettisoned amendments called for adjusting state aid distributions and requiring universal free lunch in Nebraska schools.

Debate Begins On Proposal To Restructure Nebraska Public School Funding Formula

Proponents say the move would provide much-needed tax relief, but critics say it leaves the neediest students behind.

Lincoln Mayor's Primary Pits Top Nebraska Dem Against Dueling Wings Of GOP

Tuesday’s primary is nonpartisan, but political observers expect Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird to advance Tuesday as the only Democrat running.

More Than $4 Million In Grants Generated By Turnback Tax Go To 18 Rural Communities Across Nebraska

The funds come from taxes paid at hotels and retailers near arenas in Omaha, Lincoln and Ralston.

Former Illinois Prison Chief Named To Head Nebraska Department Of Corrections

Rob Jeffreys will succeed Diane Sabatka-Rine, who had served as interim director since October when Scott Frakes retired.

Property Tax Portion Of Nebraska's Tax-Relief Package Advances 41-0

Rural senators want more money spent on property tax relief, while urban senators are pushing for more income tax cuts and credits.

Hundreds Observe ‘Trans Day Of Visibility' At Nebraska State Capitol, Decry Proposed Legislation

The international day of observance began in 2009 and has continued since.

Nebraska Lawmakers Open Debate On Property Tax Relief Package, Defeat Amendment On Aid To Renters

Omaha Public Schools still oppose the package, while the Lincoln school district is ‘neutral.’

State Awarded $3 Million In Federal Funds For Climate Impact Study

Funds will be used to develop a climate action plan in collaboration with municipalities and organizations.

Nebraska Awarded A $4 Million Grant To Fortify Early Childhood Education Efforts

The most recent grant is aimed at evaluating the work of the previous strategic plan as well as updating needs.

Creation Of Nebraska Broadband Office Clears First Round Amid Concerns

Questions were raised about transparency, shift of authority from PSC to governor appointee.

Nebraska Education Department Picks A New Commissioner With A Familiar Name

Brian Maher is the former executive director of the South Dakota Board of Regents and used to be a school superintendent in Nebraska.

Auditor Says State Agencies Had Millions In ‘Questioned' Spending Of Federal Funds

Foley says Nebraska might have to return some pandemic-related funds, or take cut in federal aid.

Questions Raised Over State Economic Director's Use Of State Email And His Lincoln Cigar Lounge

Tony Goins says he would not jeopardize his reputation ‘over a cocktail.’

Legislature Debates Who Should Oversee Up To $400 Million In Nebraska Broadband Funds

Gov. Jim Pillen created a new state broadband office using an executive order in January, during his first week in office.

Package Of Nebraska Income-Tax Cuts Advances From First-Round Debate On Resounding 41-0 Vote

Along with property tax proposals, tax relief is projected at more than $3 billion over six years.

Advocates For Income Tax Cuts Dispute Critics Who Say Reductions Are Only For The Wealthy

A package of proposed income tax cuts, debated Wednesday, are projected to deliver about $3 billion in tax cuts over six years.