Home Builders Group Eager For Nebraska To Dig 4,000-Acre Recreation Lake

The lake could be carved between Lincoln and Omaha.

Nebraska Lawmakers Crafting A ‘Code Of Conduct,' Mulling Hiring An Attorney For Workplace Issues

The action follows complaints about the handling of a workplace harassment case that led to the resignation of Sen. Mike Groene.

Provisional Ballots Boost Nebraska Dems' Margins In Urban Races

In the end, the most populous counties helped Democratic state senators hold onto the ability to filibuster.

Nebraska Labor Update: Unemployment Rate Ticks Up; Nonfarm Workforce Hits New Record

October’s nonfarm employment is up about 8,500 filled jobs over the previous month and about 28,000 over last year at the same time.

Key Senator Says Rosy State Finances Call For Accelerating Tax Breaks

“We are collecting more money than we need, and it has to go back to the taxpayer,” said State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan.

Biden Administration Touts $1.2 Billion Sent To Nebraska Via Infrastructure Law

Support for the bill split the state's all-Republican congressional delegation.

Nebraska Agrees To Settlement With Walmart In Lawsuit Over Opioid Dispensing

In a press release on Tuesday, Nebraska AG Doug Peterson said that settlement negotiations are also well underway with Walgreens and CVS.

Decatur Housing Director Overpaid Herself Nearly $32,000, State Audit Says

The findings on Nicole Small have been forwarded for possible criminal prosecution.

A ‘Golden' Year Ushers In New Leadership For Nebraska's Latino Commission

Maria Arriaga is the new executive director of the agency that serves as a link between state government and area Hispanics.

In Nebraska's Sea Of Red, Few Felt Splash From ‘Republican Wave'

Democrats appeared poised to hold off a filibuster-proof GOP majority in the Legislature but lost statewide and congressional races.

Nebraska's First Casino Has Already Sent Nearly $800,000 To Property Tax Relief

Reducing Nebraska’s property taxes was one of the leading selling points for legalizing gambling casinos, which voters approved in 2020.

State Officials Urge Nebraskans To Consider Adoption Amid Low Numbers

Adoption rates in the Cornhusker State are the lowest since 2003.

Hammering Out Details Of Nebraska's Voter ID Law Won't Be Easy, Lawmaker Says

Valid photo identification will now be needed to vote.

Nebraska Will Be Receiving Nearly $12 Million In Its Share Of Google Settlement

The company had misled users about its location-tracking practices since at least 2014, according to the settlement.

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.

Business Survey: Remote Working In Nebraska May Be Leveling Off

The Bureau of Business Research will conduct a public webinar Nov. 18, noon to 12:45 p.m, to discuss the survey’s findings.

‘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 Supreme Court Rejects Appeal From Death-Row Inmate Who Slashed Himself With Razor Blade In Front Of Jurors

The court called Aubrey Trail's suicide attempt “a calculating gesture resulting in superficial cuts.”

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.

Omaha Sex Trafficker Carney Turner Sentenced To Life In Prison

One co-defendant was given an 87-month prison term for her role, while another will be sentenced Monday.

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.

Critics Of Legion Support For Convicted Sex Offender Call For Organization Officials To Resign

About 20 Legion members wore official Legion caps as a show of support for John Arias at a State Board of Pardons meeting in September.

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.