Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 4:00am
Lincoln – Nebraska appears to have avoided a post-Christmas spike in coronavirus cases that many had feared, although it’s not entirely clear why, Gov. Pete Ricketts said.
It may be because people followed virus safety guidelines warning against attending holiday gatherings, Ricketts said during a Monday news conference.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 3:00am
A graduate of the Creighton University School of Law will remain the chief justice of the Iowa Supreme Court.
The court reselected Justice Susan Christensen of Harlan as chief justice at its first meeting of the year, the court announced. The justices designate the chief justice by majority vote for two-year terms.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 2:00am
Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa lawmakers began their legislative session on Monday with no mask requirements, and many members opted not to wear face coverings even as rates of coronavirus infections rise in the Des Moines area and much of the state.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 1:00am
The state law that allowed President-elect Joe Biden to win one of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes could once again be in jeopardy under a new bill introduced Thursday in the Legislature.
The measure would reinstate a winner-take-all system, awarding all five of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes to the statewide winner in presidential races.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:00am
Lincoln – Nebraska will take steps to ensure public safety at the state Capitol on Inauguration Day, Gov. Pete Ricketts said Monday, although he noted that last week’s rally in Lincoln to support President Donald Trump was peaceful.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:00am
Lawmakers continue to introduce legislation in the Unicameral this week, with a deadline coming up next Wednesday for introductions of most new proposals.
The ACLU of Nebraska called attention recently to Legislative Bill 151, the Prosecutorial Transparency Act, introduced by state Sen. Adam Morfeld of Lincoln.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:00am
Lincoln – A coalition of some 100 nonprofits have launched a new online portal to connect lawmakers with Nebraskans experiencing unprecedented economic hardship in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis.
Laurie Ponce Lage, director of Coalition for a Strong Nebraska, said the goal is to help lawmakers realize the scope of the challenges facing families struggling to meet their basic needs.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:00am
Lincoln – More than 40% of Nebraska’s 90,000 health care workers have received the first of two doses of the coronavirus vaccine as the state ramps up distribution.
Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:00am
There’s a new sheriff in town.
A 29-year veteran of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will take the place of recently resigned Sheriff Tim Dunning through the end of the current term in 2022.