Nebraska agency tasked with campaign finance oversight taps new executive director
For the second time in less than two years, the state agency charged with enforcing Nebraska's campaign finance disclosure ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 and final stage of debate, unless they have a conflict of interest.
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Year-round DST or standard time? Unicam panel will mull both
Bills calling for year-round standard time (Legislative Bill 302) or 12-month daylight saving time (LB 34) will be heard ...
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 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Months after Nebraska voters repealed a law that directed state funds to private school scholarships, a lawmaker revived a ...
ACLU pushing back on social media bill introduced to Nebraska Legislature
The ACLU is raising privacy concerns since the bill would require minors to provide digitized identification card.
Neighborhood Revitalization Act proposed at Nebraska Legislature
A new bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature proposes a legal tool to address neglectful property owners who allow their homes to fall into disrepair.
Democrats’ Minnesota House boycott echoes earlier walkouts in other states
Democrats in the Minnesota House who have boycotted daily sessions are using tactics that lawmakers elsewhere have tried ...