Developers Promote Plan For ‘Transformational' Destination Development At Nebraska Crossing

“This could change Nebraska’s image as a fly-over state,” Gretna Mayor Mike Evans told the Legislature’s Revenue Committee.

Nebraska Conservatives Win Another Legislative Battle, Advance ‘Opportunity Scholarship' Bill

The vote to end a filibuster against the scholarship bill squeaked by a 33-12 vote.

DMV, Polling Places Would Be Audited For ADA Compliance Under Nebraska Bill

The audits would begin in 2025 and be conducted every five years after.

Housing Measures Have Nebraska Legislature Hopping

One bill would make it unlawful to deny an apartment to someone based on source of income.

Protector Of Historic Nebraska State Capitol On Paid Leave Pending Probe Into Pre-Banquet Altercation

Bob Ripley has worked for more than 40 years in preserving the Capitol.

Nebraska Board Of Ed Roles Targeted By Four Legislative Proposals

The proposals are aimed at curbing the powers of an increasingly conservative State Board and handing them to the governor.

American Indian College Fund Announces 2022-23 Honorees, Including Three Nebraskans

Two of the three Cornhusker State honorees are students, while the third is the president of Nebraska Indian Community College.

Freight Train Personnel Encourage Two-Person Crew Mandate For Public Safety

Supporters say the requirement would enhance safety, while opponents view talks as collective bargaining.

Nebraska Lawmaker Pitches Return To Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission

Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota and Wisconsin are current members of the commission.

Debate Begins On Legislation Granting $25 Million In Tax Credits For Nebraska Private School Scholarships

Advocates say it helps low-income families, foes maintain that it will hurt public schools.

Nebraska Should Seek Its $91 Million Share Of Federal Energy Conservation Funds, Committee Is Told

State Sen. Carol Blood said Nebraska can’t afford to let its portion of the $700 billion act go to another state.

Proposal To Increase Nebraska Legislative Term Limits To Three Terms Gains Momentum

If approved, the resolution would let voters decide whether state legislators should serve three four-year terms, instead of two.

Pillen Signs Order Banning Use Of Technologies From Firms Linked To Chinese Communist Party

He said the order will keep the party from “using technology to infiltrate and influence our state’s infrastructure.”

Gun Rights Advocates Flex Muscles, Advance Nebraska Constitutional Carry Bill

The bill overcame opposition from leaders of the state’s two largest cities, Omaha and Lincoln.

NU Asks For More Funding To Avoid Deeper Cuts, Higher Tuition

Proponents say the university should receive 1 percentage point more in state funding than currently proposed.

Supporters Of Child Labor Resolution Say It Could Make Nebraska ‘New Champion'

If passed, Nebraska would be the 29th state to ratify the amendment, and the first state since 1937 to do so.

Three More Nebraska Law Enforcement Officials Fined For Appearing In Campaign Ads In Uniform

They are Seward County Sheriff Michael Vance, Lincoln County Sheriff Jerome Kramer and York County Sheriff’s Capt. Joshua Gillespie.

Conrad Bill Pushes To Ensure Nebraskans Have The ‘Greatest Possible Access' To Public Records

“These are the people’s records, not the government’s,” she said.

Nebraska Lawmaker Proposes Expanding NEST 529 Plans To K-12 Private Education

State Sen. Suzanne Geist of Lincoln calls the bill a ‘common sense request’ that would match the federal standard.

Omaha Senator Seeks More Expertise, Accountability On State Parole Board

State Sen. Terrell McKinney wants to require the board to include members who spent time in prison and have transitioned back into society.

Proponents Of Gun Rights Push Back On Criticism Of Nebraska Concealed Carry Bill

State Sens. Justin Wayne of Omaha and Mike Jacobson of North Platte were among the bill's defenders.

State Funding Sought To Help Revitalize Rural Main Streets, Historic Urban Business Districts

The nonprofit Nebraska Main Street Network runs on less than $40,000 a year.

Nebraska Lawmaker Continues Push For LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Employment Policy

State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha has introduced a proposal to add sexual orientation and gender identity to employment nondiscrimination laws.

Voter ID Public Hearing Stretches Seven Hours At The Unicameral

Several county election commissioners led off the testimony, voicing concern about the proposals.

‘Constitutional Carry' Bills Have Increased Violent Crime, Opponents Of Nebraska Gun Bill Say

Critics also say not requiring proper training threatens public safety.

A new report on the financial condition of the 75 most populous cities

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

Lack Of Staff Freezes Admissions To State Veterans Home In Scottsbluff

The VA is also slowing down new admissions to its Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney.

Nebraska Lawmakers Weigh Proposal To Use State Funds For Private School Enrollment

The proposal would allow a student denied a school transfer to receive financial aid for a private school.

LGBTQ Protections At Crossroads In Nebraska Legislature

One legislator threatens to bring the Legislature to a ‘screeching halt’ to maintain progress.

Charlie Kirk's Visit To Lincoln Brings Protesters, Reported Vandalism

Graffiti was found on a pillar outside the building where the conservative provocateur and anti-trans advocate had spoken.

Pillen Crosses Political Aisle To Support Mental Health Bill From Lincoln Democrat

The bill would enable the creation of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model in Nebraska through the Medicaid program.

Betsy DeVos, Two Others Spent Big On Nebraska Legislative Races

The American Federation for Children advocates for charter schools, vouchers and tax credit scholarships for private schools.

Nebraska Economic Development Leaders Open An Office In South Omaha

North Omaha has had a DED satellite office since April 2021.

Tax Credits Proposed For Private Nebraska Pregnancy Center Donations

However, critics say these centers provide misleading information.

Nebraskans Reflect On Support For Ukraine One Year After Russian Invasion

A nurse, a decorated military veteran and state senator and everyday Nebraskans from Elmwood to Chadron are among those who offered a hand.

Bonding Bill Would Finish Nebraska Expressways Faster, Supporters Say

The bill would speed up construction projects by letting the Department of Transportation issue up to $450M in bonds over 19 years.

‘Heartbeat' Abortion Bill And Measure Blocking Gender-Altering Procedures Sent To Full Legislature

The committee votes were both 4-2.

Nebraksa Bill Would Require Public Vote Before Districts Could Use ‘Work Around' To Finance New Schools

“If you’re going to put people in debt, people should have the right to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ ” said State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan.

Nebraska Senator Makes Pitch To Start Taxing E-Cigarettes As A Way To Reduce Teen Usage

State Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward called it “hooey” that vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes.

State Patrol Seeks Some More Recruits As It Addresses Shortage Of Troopers

Gov. Jim Pillen’s budget recommendation for the agency includes a record 22% increase in trooper salaries effective July 1.