Published by Scott Stewart on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 12:00am
Lincoln – Nebraska lawmakers cleared the way last week for a new proposal that would require cities to create civilian police oversight boards in response to public outrage over the deaths of Black men in confrontations with police.
Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 12:00am
Lincoln – College athletes in Nebraska may soon be able to sign endorsement deals with sneaker companies, car dealerships and other sponsors under a bill approved by lawmakers on Tuesday.
Lawmakers gave the measure final approval with a 37-6 vote. It now heads to Gov. Pete Ricketts.
Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 5:00am
Nebraska lawmakers returned to their legislative session Monday for the first time in almost four months with most of the same challenges they faced back in March, plus new questions about how the coronavirus will squeeze the state budget.
Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 12:00am
Lincoln – Lobbyists in Nebraska raked in more cash than ever last year and more people joined their ranks to try to influence public officials, according to a new report.
Lobbyists collected $19.4 million in gross earnings in 2019, according to Common Cause Nebraska. The government watchdog group said the total is a record, up from $17.8 million in 2018.
Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 7:26am
Lincoln – Among the latest coronavirus patients in Nebraska is state Sen. Mike Moser of Columbus, who has been receiving care at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
Gov. Pete Ricketts said Tuesday that he was “praying for (Moser) and his family as he goes through this recovery process.” Moser, 68, was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 2018.
Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 2:00am
Lincoln – A Nebraska lawmaker who’s worried about the spread of the coronavirus called last Wednesday for a legislative rule change that would allow state senators to vote on bills remotely when this year’s session resumes on July 20.
Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 12:00am
Lincoln – The Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee will hold confirmation hearings for gubernatorial appointees to three state boards and commissions May 27 and 29.
Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 12:00am
Lincoln – Nebraska’s tax collections came in far lower than expected in April as the coronavirus forced the closure of businesses throughout the state, officials said Friday.
The state’s net tax receipts totaled $345 million, which is nearly 46% lower than the official forecast of $637 million, according to the Nebraska Department of Revenue.