Legislation Would Allow Voters To Decide Abortion Rights In Nebraska Constitution

If the legislation is approved, an election will be held in 2024.

Nebraska Students Demand More Gun Reform Five Years After National School Walkouts

Young people want action because of the Feb. 14, 2018, shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Governor's Income Tax Package Advances From Revenue Committee

Some question whether the state can afford it.

Nebraska State Sen. Merv Riepe Proposes Less Stringent, 12-Week Abortion Ban

He said he and other senators who oppose abortion but prefer a “measured approach” want to discuss an alternative to the “heartbeat bill.”

Affordable Housing Advocates Gather At State Capitol To Learn And Lobby For Millions

They are asking for money as well as tenant protections.

Sen. Ricketts Says He Hasn't Yet Made Pick In 2024 GOP Presidential Race

The relationship between Trump and the Ricketts family hasn’t been smooth, and the former governor's parents are DeSantis donors.

Lincoln Man Arrested After Laser Strikes State Patrol Helicopter

Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a federal offense.

More Legislative Control Urged Over Spending Of State Lawsuit Settlement Funds

State Sen. Danielle Conrad testified that the legislature should decide how to spend the funds rather than the Nebraska Attorney General.

Nebraska Lawmaker Presents Task Force Recommendations To Improve School Safety

The task force formed after last year’s shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Water Woes, From Lead Pipes And Nitrates To Too Little Water, Aired In Nebraska Legislature

Several senators are seeking state funds to address them the problems.

State Confirms It Has Applied For Federal Funding For Climate Plan

There had been some uncertainty about whether Nebraska would seek any portion of the funds.

Four Finalists Named To Be Next Nebraska Education Commissioner

The search committee seeks to interview each in public meetings March 30. Candidates will also meet with various groups throughout that day.

‘Have Jobs, Need People' Is The Message At Nebraska ‘Workforce Week' Event

Most speakers noted an urgency to build programs that can retain young people and recruit outsiders.

Legislative Speaker Answers Cavanaugh Filibuster By Moving Up Long Nights Of Legislative Debate

State Sen. John Arch will start scheduling floor debate into the evening hours on Tuesday, March 28, two weeks earlier than planned.

Millions Sought For Museums Devoted To Standing Bear And History Of Fort Robinson

The proposal got a wave of support during a hearing Thursday before a Nebraska Legislature Committee.

Tourism Slogan ‘Not For Everyone' As Nebraska Senator Seeks More Coordinated Messaging

DED Director Tony Goins was quizzed about the alignment of the “Good Life is Calling” campaign with the “It’s not for everyone” slogan.

Longtime State Capitol Administrator Retires Amid Report Of ‘Altercation'

A worker setting up for the annual Statehood Day Dinner in the Capitol Rotunda accused Bob Ripley of touching her during an argument.

State Auditor Raps Transportation Department For Failing To Track ‘Excessive' Overtime And Travel

One employee has racked up hundreds of hours of overtime pay while using a state vehicle.

Nebraskans Voice Concerns, Skepticism Of Reverting To A Bicameral Legislature

Critics say the move would not increase rural participation but would complicate rules and centralize power in political parties.

Nebraska Lawmaker Proposes Nonpartisan Elections For Statewide Candidates

If the Legislature approves LR 3CA, voters would have the final say in 2024.

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.

Business Conditions Survey Shows Growing Optimism In Nebraska And The Region

For the Cornhusker State specifically, the state index reading climbed above neutral growth for a second month in a row.