Senators hold ‘winner-take-all’ hearing in Nebraska legislature
A bill that would implement winner-take-all in Nebraska faces an uncertain future as a key Republican lawmaker said he won’t ...
Nebraska's chief justice talks tech, funding in annual State of the Judiciary address
In his 30-minute address, Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke spoke of the judicial branch's accomplishments ...
Nebraska voters rejected 'school choice' program. Now lawmakers want to revive it.
Months after voters repealed a program that appropriated $10 million per year for scholarships to private and faith-based ...
Defenders of Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ come out in force against winner-take-all at hearing
Nebraskans came out in big numbers Thursday to criticize — but mostly to defend — the state’s unusual system of awarding ...
‘Hope’: Omaha mother, daughters call to revive Nebraska school choice law
An Omaha mother and her daughters encouraged state lawmakers Tuesday to revive school choice legislation to help thousands of ...
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Nebraska lawmakers consider limiting superintendent pay to 5 times a starting teacher's
The chair of the Nebraska Legislature's Education Committee is proposing the state cap superintendent compensation as ...
Nebraska Legislature to consider bill reforming state’s juvenile justice system
Right now, Nebraska law says a juvenile can be charged as an adult for a violent crime if they are between the ages of 14-18.
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Nebraska THC retailers ask lawmakers to regulate, not outlaw, substance
As Nebraska's attorney general implored lawmakers Wednesday to outlaw the hemp-derived THC products for sale in shops ...
Nebraska senators announce ‘school choice’ legislation
In November, Nebraskans voted to repeal the state’s school choice referendum, LB1402A, which earmarked $10 million from ...
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Lawmaker proposes ban on rent-control ordinances in Nebraska
The bill from Sen. Rob Dover of Norfolk would bar cities from limiting rent increases, but opponents say rent control is not ...
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Lawmakers vote to limit ‘soft nos’ during final stage of debate on Nebraska bills
Lawmakers can no longer give a “soft no” against ending debate or passing legislation during the Nebraska Legislature’s third ...
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Nebraska would rev up role in curbing undocumented workers under bill targeting employers
Kathleen Kauth of Omaha, under Legislative Bill 532 ... “This is one of many examples we will see when the Nebraska Legislature expresses clear agreement and alignment with the policies and ...