Nebraska Bill Aims To Protect Farmers From Nuisance Lawsuits, Restricting Who Can File And When

The proposed legislation is being condemned by environmentalists.

Nebraska Lawmaker Says Students Become More ‘Engaged' When Involved In School Policies, Poll Work

State Sen. George Dungan has introduced a bill to add a student to the subcommittees that advise local school boards on social studies.

Think Tank Says Pillen Education, Tax Initiatives Would ‘Quickly Drain' State Coffers If Enacted

The preliminary conclusion from ITEP was that the initiatives might force the state to tap into its cash reserves, a “rainy day” fund.

Senator Says Bill Luring Semiconductor Plant To Nebraska Would Have Biggest Economic Impact ‘Since Corn'

State Sen. Mike McDonnell of Omaha introduced the bill this week.

State Employee Labor Union Wins Nebraska Court Ruling, Upholds Wearing Of Blue Jeans Beyond "Casual Friday"

The union argued that the dress code change didn’t make sense because many DHHS employees don’t deal directly with the public.

Advocates Say Restoring Voting Rights For Nebraska Felons Would Improve Public Safety

“People who are engaged are less likely to reoffend,” said State Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha.

York County Sheriff Fined For Appearing In Uniform In Political Ad For Herbster

He says if he knew there was a law against it, he would not have agreed to be in the gubernatorial candidate's ad.

Watchdog Group Says State Capitol Bible Study Leader Should Register As Lobbyist

Common Cause Nebraska says Arin Hess' teachings have led to the introduction of bills.

Nebraska State Senators Complete Bill Introductions, Fall Short Of Record Volume

A total of 812 legislative bills were introduced through Wednesday, short of the 885 introduced in 1997 for a similar 90-day session.

Pillen Touts ‘Historic' Package Of Tax Cuts, Saying ‘We Have To Compete Better' With Other States

The package includes a gradual reduction in state personal and corporate income tax rates to a flat 3.99%.

Concerns Raised About New Nebraska Voter ID Restrictions Outlined In Legislation

The proposal comes in the wake of the state constitutional amendment passed in November that requires photo voter ID.

After Eight Years Of Failed Efforts, Advocates For Legalizing Medical Cannabis In Nebraska Try Again In The Legislature

The latest bill is similar to one introduced in 2021 that came two votes short of overcoming a filibuster.

Bills Would Ban Transgender Youths From Sports Teams, Block Gender Alteration Procedures For Minors

Critics call anti-trans proposals ‘alarming acts of government overreach’ that force trans kids ‘out of public life.’

Nebraska Gov. Pillen Wants $2.5 Billion In New Funding For Schools, Property Tax Relief

School district spending increases would be capped at 3% annually.

UNMC Official Predicts Next Two Months Will Be ‘Real Ugly' Due To New ‘Super Kraken' COVID-19 Variant

XBB 1.5 is a more transmissible, more immunity-evasive variant of the virus.

‘Right To Repair' Advocate Plans To Wait And See If Recent MOU Really Helps

A Farmers Union representative says the deal with John Deere looks like ‘damage control’ and little else.

Bill Would Require Local Mask Mandates To Get City Council Or County Board Approval

If the bill passes, Nebraska's local health directors will no longer be able to enact the mandates themselves.

With Threats Against Politicians Rising, Group Says It's Time To Ban Guns At Nebraska State Capitol

In 2020, two men openly carried semi-automatic assault rifles in the Capitol.

Nebraska American Legion Decides To Censure, Not Remove, Officials Who Wore Legion Caps To Pardons Hearing

Officials insisted they were supporting a fellow Legion member who had turned his life around, not supporting sexual violence.

Constitutional Amendment Would Eliminate Nebraska's State Board Of Education

The proposal would let the governor hire the education commissioner, who would assume the role currently filled by the state board.

A $10 Million Request And A New Coalition Take Aim At Nebraska's Health Care Worker Shortage

State Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward said she intends to introduce a bill Tuesday to allocate the funding.

ACLU Condemns Proposed Nebraska ‘Drag' Show Ban As Part Of National Effort To ‘Push LGBTQ+ People Out Of Public Life'

Omaha Sen. Megan Hunt, the first openly LGBTQ candidate elected to the State Legislature, filed a motion to kill the bill.

Nebraska Lawmakers To Ponder Funding For Relocation Of Iconic Mural

Advocate calls art saved from Pershing Center facade the “People’s Mural.”

Veteran Head Of Nebraska Political Accountability Commission To Retire In August

Frank Daley Jr. has held the job since 1999.

Nebraska Senators Introduce Parental ‘Bill Of Rights' Proposal To Ensure Parental Control Over Education

Critics call it a ‘solution in search of a problem’ and say parents already have rights and a voice.

Child Tax Credit Proposed In Nebraska Legislature

The bill would provide families earning a certain income level a refundable tax credit up to $1,000 per child.

Senator Proposes To Block Reporters From Executive Sessions In Nebraska Legislature

Media representative says conducting business behind closed doors reduces transparency, sows distrust.

Pillen, As Expected, Taps Former Gov. Pete Ricketts To Succeed Sasse In Senate

He follows former Nebraska Govs. Johanns, Nelson, Kerrey, Exon to Washington.

Nebraska Anti-Abortion Senators Proposing ‘Heartbeat' Bill

Legislation could outlaw abortion after six weeks instead of 20.

Nebraska Environmental Trust Awards $11.3 Million In Grants, Hopes Reforms Reduce Confusion

Paul Dunn of Omaha voted against all of the grants — not because he disapproved of them but because he wanted to give out more funds.

Omaha Lawyer Named To Sort Out Complex Lincoln Estate In $40 Million Bank Fraud Case

While dozens of rental properties were purchased using bank loans, it doesn’t fully account for the millions of dollars in loan proceeds.

Nebraska's Mental Health Providers Tout ‘Transformational' Bill Aiding Development Of Community Clinics

State Sen. Anna Wishart on Tuesday introduced a bill to aid the development of at least six such clinics in Omaha, Lincoln and other cities.

Judge Approves Injunction Against Financial Adviser Involved In Nebraska Bank Fraud Case

The order gives Jesse Hill access to assets for cost of living and legal expenses but freezes other accounts.

Ricketts, Lindstrom, Dinsdale, Slone, Ashford Among Nebraska U.S. Senate Applicants

Gov. Jim Pillen is interviewing candidates and mulling an appointment as early as this week.

Nebraska State Sen. George Dungan Quells Questions About A Gun Bill

The bill would allow full-time peace officers who are off duty or working under a school contract to possess a firearm on school grounds.

Proposed LGBTQ Legislation Is Workforce Recruitment Tool, Says Nebraska Senator

The bill, introduced by two senators from Omaha, would prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation and gender identity.

D.C.-Based Physicians Group Calls On Pillen To Phase Out ‘Factory Farms,' Help Farmers Grow Climate-Friendly Crops

Billboards criticize the new Nebraska governor, who is also a hog producer, for "suffocating stench" from his own farms.

After More Than Eight Hours Of Debate, Nebraska State Lawmakers Approve Committee Appointments

The 40-7 vote came after several Democratic senators criticized the process of picking committee members as defying past practices.

After Big Year For Dark Money, Blood Proposes Bill Requiring Donor Disclosure

Opponents say the bill would make their donors targets.

Nebraska Senator Targets ‘Skill Games' For Taxation, Additional Property Tax Relief

The number of such video games, which look like slot machines, has more than doubled across the state in recent years.