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 district. State Sen. Rita Sanders of Bellevue,
Senators hold ‘winner-take-all’ hearing in Nebraska legislature
The Legislature held a hearing on LB3, the proposed bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state, on Thursday afternoon.
More than 70 Nebraskans voice concerns over two bills supporting winner-take-all
Nebraska is one of two states that awards its electoral college votes by congressional district.
Nebraskans largely tell lawmakers to scrap winner-take-all plan: 'It's OK to be better'
Nebraskans filled the halls of the state Capitol Thursday afternoon, most of them there to oppose two proposals to restore a winner-take-all model for the state's future presidential elections.
LIVE: Watch ‘winner-take-all’ hearing in Nebraska legislature
The Legislature will have a hearing on LB3, the proposed bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
'Let our votes count' — Nebraskans line up to oppose winner-take-all election system
Dozens of Nebraskans lined up at the Capitol on Wednesday to oppose efforts to replace the state's distinctive electoral system with a winner-take-all model backed by President Donald Trump.
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 ...
Nebraska lawmakers consider limiting school 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 ...
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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 ...
Bill proposes exemptions to Nebraska’s Paid Sick Leave law
Certain workers in Nebraska could be exempt from earning and using paid sick leave under a bill introduced in the Nebraska ...
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Legislation in Nebraska and Wyoming could impact agriculture, environment
Legislative Session Several bills before the Nebraska legislature in the 2025 session could have impacts on agricultural operations. Baird Holm LLP provides information on bills affecting agriculture, ...
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 ...
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Bills aim to aid Nebraska mental health providers, slow aggressive audits
A bill introduced in the Legislature aims to make it harder for state-hired insurance companies to aggressively audit ...
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Nebraska considers softening brand inspection
A bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature to exempt feedlots from the brand inspection requirement has garnered attention from the livestock industry. Senator Teresa Ibach, a cattle owner from ...
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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First 2025 bird flu cases detected in Nebraska’s Kearney and Nance Counties
The first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza — bird flu — have been detected this year in Nebraska flocks.
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 ...