University of Nebraska faces funding cuts with governor’s proposed budget
It continues to be biggest issue for the Nebraska Legislature this year: closing $432 million budget shortfall for the next two years. Doing that could be hard on some state organizations.
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The Nebraska Legislature begins Wednesday. Here's what to watch.
All eyes will be on the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber this week as state senators return to Lincoln for the start of the 109th Nebraska Legislature. This week marks the start of the long ...
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Nebraska lawmakers vote to keep 20-bill cap, reach 69% of 2025 limit
LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers will continue to cap themselves at introducing 20 bills each session of the Legislature after a ...
Nebraska lawmakers consider requiring K-12 schools to ban cellphone use on school grounds
The intent of the bill is to implement cellphone restrictions in all of Nebraska's K-12 schools. However, Attorney General ...
The GOP keeps failing to make Nebraska a winner-take-all state. Now it might ask voters to do it
Republicans in the GOP-dominated state of Nebraska face yet another likely defeat on a bill to reverse the state’s unusual ...
Nebraska Legislature hears testimony from teachers who pay for their own supplies
Based on studies shared with the legislature on Monday, the average Nebraska teacher spends about $860 of their own money per ...
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 ...
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Nebraska seniors paying more for medical equipment under new law
The sponsor said it's supposed to ensure that seniors and insurance companies aren't being overcharged, but a medical equipment provider said it's actually hurting people more than it's helping.