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.

Core Of Nebraska's Oldest City Poised For Renewal, Though Development Partner Drops Out

Amid fanfare last summer, officials in Bellevue unveiled plans for a $12 million mixed-use apartment building.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Applauds Agreement On ‘Right To Repair' Tractors, Farm Equipment

The agreement was the result of several years of discussions and debate, which included the introduction of federal legislation.

Nebraska ‘Housing Council' Launches With Plan For 35,000 New Affordable Dwellings

The state is ‘at a crossroads,’ report says, with billions of dollars and talent at stake.

Pillen Names First Woman To Lead Nebraska Department Of Transportation

The new governor also announced the creation of a new “broadband office” within the NDOT.

Acrimony Erupts On Day 3 Of Nebraska Legislative Session Over Committee Assignments

“After yesterday, my optimism is going down the drain,” said Sen. Terrell McKinney of Omaha.

Court Hearing Involving Huge Nebraksa Bank Fraud Case Is Postponed

A former investor is hoping funds remain.

Nebraska Sen. Tom Brewer Offers A ‘Cleaner' Permitless Concealed Carry Bill

He expects continued opposition from the police unions in Omaha and Lincoln.

Backers Of Nebraska Consumption Tax Amend Proposal, Launch Petition Drive For 2024 Ballot

“Our state has operated under a broken tax system since 1967,” said State Sen. Steve Erdman of Bayard.

Group Seeks Resignation Of Nebraska American Legion Leaders Over Support For Pardon Of Sex Offender

"What About Us?" will present a resolution calling for the removal of State Legion Commander Don Suchy and a handful of other officers.

Hog Farmer Jim Pillen Takes Reins As Nebraska's Governor

He is the state’s first governor to earn most of his living from farming since George Sheldon left office in 1909.

Nebraska's Ben Sasse Looking Forward To Shaping ‘Future Of Work' At Florida

His leaving the Senate to become president of the University of Florida was also due to a changing family dynamic.

Nebraska State Senators Elect New Leaders On Day 1, Put Off Fight Over Secret Ballot Voting

Despite the lack of a vote on secret ballots, conservatives in the 49-seat Unicameral did chalk up a couple of victories Wednesday.

Things To Watch For As Nebraska Legislature Opens 90-Day Session On Wednesday

The focus will be on adopting a new, two-year budget and deciding how to use a record-high surplus of funds.

Creighton University's Latest Economic Conditions Survey Shows Rising Risk Of Recession

"Things are not looking good."

UNMC Program Seeks To Lure Out-Of-State Nursing Students To Nebraska's Rural Areas

Scholarships are open to students entering nursing programs on campuses in Scottsbluff, Kearney or Norfolk.

Will Nebraska Need Not One, But Two New Prisons At A Cost Of Nearly $500 Million?

Six potential sites in the Lincoln, Omaha and Fremont areas have been studied for the new prison.

Former Nebraska Legislative Speakers, 11 Other Senators Urge Lawmakers To Retain Secret Ballots

“Political parties get in the way of truly representing the will of the people."

State Banking Officials Seek To Freeze Accounts Of Financial Adviser Involved In Alleged Bank Fraud

Jesse Hill, investment adviser for deceased Lincoln businessman Aaron Marshbanks, is accused of providing false statements to banks.

Two Recent Polls Found Majority Of Nebraska Respondents Oppose More Abortion Restrictions

Legislation is expected to be introduced in 2023 to further limit legal abortion in the state.

Q&A With Gov.-Elect Jim Pillen: Taxes, School Finance Top Legislative Priority List

The University of Nebraska regent and Columbus-area hog operator said he has been preparing his first budget proposal since his win.

Ricketts Expresses Optimism About Bridging Political Divide

The Nebraska governor, who is approaching his final day in office, says he ran government like a business.

Fulton To Return To Private Sector After Seven Years As State Tax Commissioner

His final day will be Dec. 30.

Newest Nebraska State Senator Very Familiar With Lancaster County District

Beau Ballard, 28, was appointed from a field of nine candidates to fill a vacancy and will stand for election in 2024.

Nebraska State Troopers To Get 22% Raises Under ‘Historic,' New Labor Contract

The Patrol struggles with a shortage of about 60 troopers.

Set To Arrive At Kearney Airport: $6.28 Million Grant To Grow Facility

The federal funding allows for an additional 4,325 square feet of space and renovation of the airport terminal.

Judge Rules For Nebraska Republican Party, Says Palmtag Failed To Prove ‘Actual Malice' From Ads

Janet Palmtag, who lost a GOP-on-GOP legislative race in 2020, has re-registered as a Democrat.

Assaults On Staff Nearly Double At Lincoln Regional Center, New Report Says

The state report also notes key staff positions are vacant

Ronnie Green Will Retire As University Of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor

Gov. Pete Ricketts, a past critic, wishes him well.

Omaha Apartments Shuttered For Safety Concerns, Displacing Dwellers Of 165 Units

Violations at Legacy Crossing include no heat, collapsed ceilings and water-damaged electrical wiring.

Metzler Recommended As Next Clerk Of The Nebraska Legislature On 7-1 Vote

It will be up to the next Legislature, to be seated on Jan. 4, to vote to affirm or reject the 29-year-old native of Omaha.

Grants Available For Historic Renovation Work In Rural Nebraska Communities

The deadline for applications is March 1.

How States Are Embracing Affordable Housing Initiatives

Nebraska is currently using ARPA funds to supplement efforts made by non-profits. Could ballot measures be in the future?

Higher Fuel Costs Likely To Drive Up Nebraska Heating Bills Again This Winter

Experts project that bills could outpace last year’s tallies by 15% to 50%.

Winnebago Tribe Of Nebraska Receives A $266K Federal Grant To Monitor Air Quality

The tribe plans to use the grant to install equipment that will monitor meteorological conditions and air pollution.

Irrigators Granted Standing In Formal Protest Over Consolidation Of Central, Dawson Power Districts

The Nebraska Power Review Board will take testimony Jan. 27 over whether to approve the consolidation.

Hand-Counted Election Audit Finds Low Error Rate With Nebraska's Voting Machines

Populist Republicans had questioned the integrity of the voting process.

Nebraska Chamber Launches Statewide Tech Association

The goal is to unite Nebraska's tech minds and to push for growth and favorable policies for the industry.

Class Of 16 New State Troopers Sworn In As Union Calls For Higher Wages

The addition of the new troopers still leaves the Nebraska State Patrol about 60 sworn officers short of its authorized force of 482.