Opinion
Next steps for Nebraska’s future
We have a new year, a new Congress, a new Legislature, and a new president. Within the policy and political world, there is a whirlwind of change and a mix of excitement with equal amounts of ...
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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 ...
Dueling bills seek to change how Nebraska keeps time
Certain workers in Nebraska could be exempt from earning and using paid sick leave under a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on Jan. 22. A central Nebraska man was seriously injured in a ...
Bill proposes exemptions to Nebraska’s Paid Sick Leave law
Certain workers in Nebraska could be exempt from earning and using paid sick leave under a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on Jan. 22.
Legislation to prohibit death penalty popular at legislature hearing
Lawmakers held a hearing for two different pieces of legislation that would change the death penalty. LR15CA is a constitutional amendment that would get rid of the death penalty. LB432 is a bill that ...
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Nebraska lawmakers hear proposal to end sales tax on utilities, including gas, electricity
The bill (LB117) from Sen. Rick Holdcroft of Bellevue would exempt utilities connected to residential properties from being subject to the 5.5% state sales tax.
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Next week's Unicam hearings include Medicaid, youth social media use
Unicameral committees start taking testimony at 1:30 p.m. on bills scheduled that day. Livestreams of hearings and texts of ...
Senator presents death penalty ban to judiciary committee
Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty and other organizations presented testimony at a public hearing at the State Capitol and submitted a constitutional amendment to the voters to ban capital ...
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Legislation in Nebraska and Wyoming could impact agriculture, environment
Legislative Session Several bills before the Nebraska legislature in the 2025 session could have impacts on agricultural operations. Baird Holm LLP provides information on bills affecting agriculture, ...
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Parents deserve the right to choose what’s best for their children
This is National School Choice Week, a reminder of the value of empowering parents to choose a school that meets their ...
Tri-State Livestock News9h
Nebraska considers softening brand inspection
A bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature to exempt feedlots from the brand inspection requirement has garnered attention from the livestock industry. Senator Teresa Ibach, a cattle owner from ...
Nebraska Unicameral bill aims to limit eligibility for paid sick leave
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - In November, nearly 75% of Nebraskans voted to see paid sick leave become law. Currently, businesses with less than 20 employees would offer five paid sick days and businesses ...