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 ...
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 ...
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Nebraska lawmakers consider limiting 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 ...
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Months after voters repealed a program that appropriated $10 million per year for scholarships to private and faith-based ...
‘Hope’: Omaha mother, daughters call to revive Nebraska school choice law
An Omaha mother and her daughters encouraged state lawmakers Tuesday to revive school choice legislation to help thousands of ...
Nebraska would rev up role in curbing undocumented workers under bill targeting employers
Nebraska would rev up the state's role in curbing undocumented workers, target business licenses, under a proposal before the ...
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Nebraska THC retailers ask lawmakers to regulate, not outlaw, substance
As Nebraska's attorney general implored lawmakers Wednesday to outlaw the hemp-derived THC products for sale in shops ...
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.
Lawmakers hear testimony on measure to preempt government-imposed rent control
Real estate representatives told state lawmakers Wednesday what they feel is coming: attempts by cities in Nebraska to ...
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Lawmaker proposes ban on rent-control ordinances in Nebraska
The bill from Sen. Rob Dover of Norfolk would bar cities from limiting rent increases, but opponents say rent control is not ...
Nebraska senators announce ‘school choice’ legislation
In November, Nebraskans voted to repeal the state’s school choice referendum, LB1402A, which earmarked $10 million from ...