Nebraska bill to restrict early voting meets opposition from election officials, secretary of state
Nebraska State Sen. Rick Holdcroft said his proposed changes to voting procedures are meant to build confidence in elections.
Testimony heard on bill that would change Nebraska’s voting process
Voting early, turning in ballots to drop-boxes, and registering to vote online — a bill discussed in the Nebraska Legislature ...
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Nebraska Legislature advancing bill on 340B rural hospital protections
On Wednesday morning, the Nebraska Legislature advanced LB168 which was introduced by state senator Brian Hardin in ...
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Bill banning the use of cellphones in Nebraska classrooms moves on to next stage
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska Legislature on Monday advanced a bill to ban the use of cellphones in public school ...
Organizers push for appropriated funds for Nebraska museum honoring Chief Standing Bear
The Nebraska Legislature's appropriations committee heard from some people Monday looking to build a museum honoring Chief ...
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Nebraska lawmaker pushes to overhaul elections, early voting over integrity concerns
State Sen. Rick Holdcroft of Bellevue says he wants to eliminate online voter registration, restrict absentee voting, provide more security for ballot boxes and require hand-counting of election ...
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AARP Nebraska ups focus on crypto currency scams
AARP Nebraska has increased its focus on educating people about cryptocurrency scams. A measure tightening restrictions on ...
Nebraska climate activists push lawmakers on environmental protections
A coalition of young climate activists urged Nebraska lawmakers to consider advancing an amendment adding protections for "a ...
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As Nebraska Lawmakers Take Up Medical Marijuana Implementation Bills, AG’s Office Threatens Lawsuit Over Licensing
A Nebraska legislative committee took up four medical marijuana bills on Monday—including three different plans to implement ...
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Hearing held for bills requiring Ten Commandments, 'In God We Trust' to be displayed in Nebraska schools
THE NEBRASKA STATE LEGISLATURE, EVEN THOUGH THEY ADDRESSED THE TEN COMMANDMENTS AND THE PHRASE IN GOD WE TRUST. A STATE SENATOR SAYS, THESE BILLS ARE NOT ABOUT PUTTING GOD IN SCHOOLS. WE HAVE LOST ...
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Medical marijuana advocates urge Nebraska lawmakers to act this year
Despite the medical marijuana initiatives already being in effect, advocates want lawmakers to provide greater clarity to ...
Nebraska lawmakers mull medical marijuana regulations amid unsettled litigation
Nebraska’s top law enforcement officer urged lawmakers to not pass any medical marijuana regulations this legislative session ...