Water Leak At Nebraska State Penitentiary May Disrupt Operations For A Year Or Two

The leak could add more ammunition to calls by Gov. Pete Ricketts and corrections officials to build a new, 1,500-bed prison.

Frederickson Moves Ahead Of Dornan In Pivotal Nebraska Legislative Race

If the result holds, Republicans will have fallen one seat short of gaining a supermajority in the 49-seat Unicameral Legislature.

‘Awkward' Process Begins To Hire A New Clerk Of The State Legislature

The appointment probably will be approved by the new Legislature in January rather than the current one.

$66 Million Headed To Support Nebraska Child Care Workers With Stipends, Student Loan Aid

The Department of Health and Human Services, from Nov. 14-17, has scheduled virtual information sessions in English and Spanish.

Aging State Penitentiary In Lincoln Springs Another Leak, Forcing Relocation Of Inmates

State officials say the facility needs to be replaced.

Nebraska Abortion Rights Advocates Say No Matter The Election Outcome, It's Time To Fight

Counting of late and provisional ballots could change the outcome of two tight legislative races retaining filibuster.

Sen. Ben Sasse Confirmed As Next President Of The University Of Florida

The Nebraska Republican served as president of Midland University in Fremont before he was elected to the Senate in 2014.

Voter ID, Minimum Wage, Airport Funding Ballot Issues Sail To Victory In Nebraska

Initiative 433 raises the state's minimum wage gradually to $15 an hour by 2026 and calls also for annual inflation adjustments.

Pillen Wins Nebraska Governor's Race, Pledges To Finally Fix Nebraska's High Property Taxes

The Republican from Columbus was outdistancing State Sen. Carol Blood, D-Bellevue, by a 56-41% margin late Tuesday.

Republicans Appear To Have Gained A Filibuster-Proof Majority In Nebraska Legislature

That could give the GOP the power to pass several conservative initiatives that had been blocked by filibusters in the past.

Mike Flood Beats Patty Pansing Brooks In Nebraska's 1st District; Adrian Smith Wins In 3rd

The eastern Nebraska race was closer than most recent general elections in the 1st District.

A Power Outage And Minor Ballot Fumbles Reported On Somewhat Busy Election Day, Nebraska Officials Say

In Omaha, about 25 voters were handed only the first page of a two-page ballot.

Where And When To Vote Today In Nebraska

It's go time for voters in Nebraska, if they haven't cast early ballots already: Election Day is here.

Kiosks In Seven Nebraska Communities Provide New Option For Paying Child Support

The new “Rapid Pay” kiosks allow parents to pay in cash, check, money order, credit card or debit card.

An Election Day Cheat Sheet From The Nebraska Examiner, A Little Early

Key races this year are centered in the Omaha and Lincoln areas.

Nebraska Board Of Ed Races Could Decide Future Role Of Board, Next Ed Commissioner

A group of conservative candidates has spent months stoking public fears about sex education and social studies.

Report On State Tax Incentives Show Costs Outweigh Benefits

The estimated tax credits to be provided via the Nebraska Advantage Act in FY 2022-23 was $93.4M more than the tax revenue generated.

‘Unexpected' Help For Heating Costs Headed To Eligible Nebraskans

The state is receiving an extra $9 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds.

Nebraskans Facing Deluge Of Political Mail — The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

No central clearinghouse counts the number of political mailers clogging Nebraska mailboxes during election season.

Ricketts Expresses Some Interest In U.S. Senate Seat To Be Vacated By Sasse

If Ricketts wants the seat, he is likely to be appointed by the next Nebraska governor.

Nebraska House Candidates Still Fight Voter Confusion After Redistricting

It’s the second time in two decades that a slice of Sarpy County voters has had to adjust to being drawn into a new district.

Battle Over Bluejeans To Be Heard By Nebraska's Highest Court

The state employees union says its lawsuit is about much more than just what state workers can wear on the job.

State Senator Criticizes Nebraska Board Of Education For Not Allowing Public Comment At Upcoming Meeting

State Sen. Dave Murman accused the board of playing “politics” with its agenda by denying parents the right to comment before the election.

Voter Interest Is Relatively High In Nebraska

Turnout is predicted at 58% for Tuesday's general election.

State Of Nebraska Pays Overdue $11 Million In Bills To Provider Of Health Care Data

CyncHealth, the contractor that operates the statewide Heath Information Exchange, hadn’t been paid since early this year.

Former U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry Appeals Federal Felony Convictions

He was convicted of lying to or misleading FBI agents investigating foreign funds that were illegally donated to his campaign.

Gubernatorial Candidate Charles Herbster And State Sen. Julie Slama Agree To Drop Dueling Defamation Lawsuits

They are dropping their suits with prejudice, meaning they cannot sue each other again for the same reasons.

Spending On Nebraska Elections Is Surging, With No End In Sight

Donors these days are spending more money on state and local races, including the smaller ones.

Nebraska Environmental Trust Gets Earful About High Number Of Disqualified Grants

The next listening session is set for Oct. 9 in Omaha.

Q-And-A In Nebraska Governor's Race: Pillen, Blood Discuss Affordable Housing, Mental Health Care

This is the last of three installments from interviews the Nebraska Examiner held with the candidates.

Nearly 5 Million Domestic Birds Affected By Deadly Avian Flu In Nebraska This Year

The most recent case affected a commercial flock of 33,500 gamebirds in York County.

Large Number Of Contested Races Spice 2022 Elections For Nebraska Legislature

Omaha has several tight races.

Nebraska Unemployment Rate Up Slightly

Friday’s data release shows the state with a 2.2% seasonally adjusted rate for September compared to 2.1% a month ago and 2.5% a year ago.

Lawmakers' Road Trip Pushes Airport-Related Change To Nebraska Constitution

Amendment 1 would open a gate for cities and counties with airports to spend public funds to expand commercial flight offerings.

Biden Student Debt Forgiveness Plan On Temporary Hold After Appeals Court Ruling

The six states that sued, including Nebraska, will have until Tuesday to respond.

Q-And-A In Nebraska's Governor's Race: Blood, Pillen Talk Labor Shortage, Immigration

This is the second of three installments from the Nebraska Examiner interviewing the candidates for governor from both major parties.

Smith Touts Work On Tax Relief And Trade As He Campaigns For An Eighth Term In Congress

He has a shot at becoming the first chair of the powerful Ways and Means Committee from Nebraska.

Migrating Whooping Cranes Prompt Temporary Closure Of Clay County Wildlife Area

Fewer than 600 individual whooping cranes now exist in the wild.

Judge Rejects GOP Challenge To Student-Loan Forgiveness Program

Six states led by Republicans, including Nebraska, took the administration to federal court last month.

Nebraska Environmental Trust Seeks Input On Grant Application Process, Which Has Stirred Past Controversy

Listening sessions are scheduled for Omaha, Lincoln, and Kearney, as well as a Zoom session.