How should Nebraska regulate medical marijuana, now that voters approved its distribution?
No fewer than four state lawmakers are proposing ways to regulate medical cannabis after a pair of ballot initiatives ...
Report: New Nebraska property tax law mostly working but needs small fixes
An analysis commissioned by the Nebraska Chamber Foundation said small changes are needed to ensure officials can meet their ...
Committee avoids advancing controversial rules changes to full Nebraska Legislature
A legislative committee considering 22 proposed rules changes to how Nebraska lawmakers debate and conduct themselves ...
Fate of Nebraska Legislature filibuster rule centers on rural-urban split more than party
Arguments for whether Nebraska lawmakers should change the threshold needed to end debate and shut off a filibuster, possibly ...
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.
Nebraska Senator introduces bill that lowers ages state can detain, charge youths as an adult
"We need to do something to keep these kids from going from difficult situations to bad situations," Riepe says ...
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Nebraska lawmaker revives bid to give tax credits to private school donors
Months after Nebraska voters repealed a law that directed state funds to private school scholarships, a lawmaker revived a ...
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Two groups lobbying Nebraska senators share a name, but not same ideals
The two opposing groups are both known as Nebraskans Against Government Overreach, but have different political agendas.
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What if all states adopted Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ approach for president?
If every state adopted Nebraska’s unique system of awarding its Electoral College votes for president — which provides one ...
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One more time: DST ban in Unicam could yield summer time 'island' in southwest Nebraska
State Sens. Mike Jacobson and Teresa Ibach say they’ll seek to ensure that a year-round standard time bill wouldn’t put four ...
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Nebraska Department of Economic Development opens applications for funding
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the 2024 program year of the Middle Income Workforce Housing Fund (MWHF).
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Lake Mac marina, Fort Robinson restorations on Pillen’s chopping block
Gov. Jim Pillen's 2025-26 budget plans call for dropping plans for a 110-slip marina at Lake McConaughy, as well as unfunded ...