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 senators announce ‘school choice’ legislation
In November, Nebraskans voted to repeal the state’s school choice referendum, LB1402A, which earmarked $10 million from ...
Nebraska lawmaker's bid to make Uber drivers independent contractors draws opposition
A proposal to change Nebraska law to define ride-sharing and app-based food delivery drivers as independent contractors ran ...
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Nebraska lawmakers hear proposal to end sales tax on utilities, including gas, electricity
The bill (LB117) from Sen. Rick Holdcroft of Bellevue would exempt utilities connected to residential properties from being ...
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Nebraska teachers worry bill could negatively impact state retirement plan
Hundreds of teachers from across the state flooded Nebraska senators’ email inboxes and voicemails this week in response to a recently introduced bill that would decrease how much the state ...
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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 Electoral College votes for president by congressional ...
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School Choice Bill Introduced In NE Legislature
People seen shopping for decorative ornaments in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the 'Year of the Snake', in the ...
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As GOP again seeks tax dollars for private schools, Nebraska teachers won't 'just play defense'
"I am listening to my constituents, but I am a Nebraska State Senator. I'm not just a Legislative District 39 (senator)," Sorrentino said, pledging to champion the proposal "again until we get it ...
Dueling bills seek to change how Nebraska keeps time
Certain workers in Nebraska could be exempt from earning and using paid sick leave under a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on Jan. 22. A central Nebraska man was seriously injured in a ...
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Senators introduce school choice bills despite defeat at ballot box
SOME SENATORS WANT A REDO ... THEY’RE A SLAP IN THE FACE TO NEBRASKA VOTERS. OUR SECOND HOUSE HAS SPOKEN RESOUNDINGLY AND SAID, WE REJECT THESE IDEAS TO MOVE PUBLIC DOLLARS TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS.