Nebraska climate report delayed to allow for ‘revisions’ and ‘further vetting’
An update of a decade-old state climate change report that was due in December is now expected to be completed in late March, ...
'Such a low salary isn't sustainable': Executive board hears testimony on proposals to raise state senators' salary
The Nebraska Legislature is considering measures to raise state lawmaker salaries. A proposal by State Sen. Myron Dorn would ...
Education committee hears bill that would require Ten Commandments displayed in Nebraska schools
The Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee heard opinions on multiple proposed bills Monday afternoon, including one that has sparked some controversy among Nebraskans.
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Nebraska lawmakers consider proposal to cap annual minimum wage increase
Retail and grocery groups implored a committee of Nebraska lawmakers to back a proposal Monday that would undercut a law that ...
Nebraska Legislature debates bill on how school districts use student surveillance, tracking tools
The Nebraska legislature held debate Monday morning for a bill that requires school districts to develop policy and transparency on how they use student surveillance and tracking tools.
City of Omaha finally finds home for new fire station in fast-growing area
The City of Omaha is preparing to buy land near Elkhorn North High School for a new fire station, ending a years-long search ...
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Nebraska lawmaker pitches ban on flavored vape products
The bill (LB285) from Sen. Dan Lonowski of Hastings would prohibit vape products that taste or smell like fruit, mint, candy ...
Nebraska lawmakers earn $12,000 a year. Senators propose a variety of ways to increase that
With one of the lowest salaries in the country that's remain unchanged for nearly 40 years, Nebraska lawmakers are proposing a way to let citizens to determine whether they get ...
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Would you serve in legislature for $12,000 a year? Lawmakers consider pay increase
Nebraska lawmakers are looking at what state senators are paid as some argue the current $12,000 limits who can afford to run ...
Nebraska Legislature Education Committee to hear slew of controversial bills on Monday
The Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee will be hearing multiple controversial bills on Monday. The committee is ...