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Nebraska lawmaker wants to ban public utilities from closing, altering power plants Nebraska Examiner17:45
UAW Endorses Independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska U.S. Senate Race United Auto Workers (Press Release)17:01
Earlier today
DACA recipient detained, denied bond hearing by ICE; ACLU Nebraska files suit Nebraska Examiner11:39
Environmental Trust official assures grants will be awarded, despite pause Nebraska Examiner02:17
Yesterday
DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG Nebraska Examiner21:52 5-Feb-26
Legislature passes law capping annual minimum wage bumps, creating ‘youth’ wage below $15 Nebraska Examiner17:27 5-Feb-26
Cherry County Republican Party Convention set for March News Channel Nebraska16:00 5-Feb-26
UNL student senators pass weapons divestment after focus on Israel stripped out Nebraska Examiner11:41 5-Feb-26
Committee advances one-word tweak to Nebraska Constitution on citizen voting Nebraska Examiner01:29 5-Feb-26
In the last 7 days
Here's a list of all the candidates who have filed to run for office in Dodge County so far Fremont Tribune, Nebraska23:59 4-Feb-26
Nebraska Secretary of State Evnen opposes Trump call to 'nationalize' elections in the U.S. Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska20:16 4-Feb-26
Nebraska lawmakers reject bill to require screenings of coercion, abuse for abortion patients Nebraska Examiner17:20 4-Feb-26
Appropriators deny NU regent claims to state AG about Nebraska Medicine Nebraska Examiner17:20 4-Feb-26
From chocolate to farm equipment, Trump's tariffs are 'pain points' for Nebraska manufacturers Wichita Public Radio17:01 4-Feb-26
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Issues Safety Alert Regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System Failures Affecting… Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)14:48 4-Feb-26
ACLU sues on behalf of McCook ICE detainees, criticizes attorney-client access Nebraska Examiner11:40 4-Feb-26
Norfolk Republicans take on leadership roles in Nebraska GOP News Channel Nebraska00:51 4-Feb-26
Osborn, Ricketts navigate ICE stances with funding debate on horizon Nebraska Examiner00:32 4-Feb-26
Nebraska Republican Party confirms leadership appointments News Channel Nebraska00:13 4-Feb-26
President Trump signs bill ending partial shutdown, includes funding for NE Nebraska KTIV TV 4, Iowa23:24 3-Feb-26
Pillen appoints former Huskers fullback, physical therapist to NU Board of Regents Nebraska Examiner21:38 3-Feb-26
Pillen opens up applications for at-large Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission seat Nebraska Examiner19:57 3-Feb-26
Nebraska City mayor begins meetings with USA 250th anniversary reflections News Channel Nebraska18:29 3-Feb-26
AG Hilgers Leads 22-State Coalition Requesting Investigation into Federal Judicial Center’s Reference Manual on… Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)14:33 3-Feb-26
Nebraskans decry cash fund sweeps in Gov. Jim Pillen’s state budget proposal Nebraska Examiner01:57 3-Feb-26
Gun rights advocates oppose Capitol security changes Nebraska Examiner22:53 2-Feb-26
Chair of Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission resigns Nebraska Examiner20:00 2-Feb-26
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over… Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)19:24 2-Feb-26
Nebraska Medicine files to dismiss its lawsuit against NU-Clarkson effort to transfer ownership Nebraska Examiner17:38 2-Feb-26
Capitol security bill weighs new safety measures vs. gun rights and self-protection Nebraska Examiner11:56 1-Feb-26
Nebraska treasurer wants to find owners of ‘lost cash,’ unclaimed assets Nebraska Examiner14:42 31-Jan-26
Census data shows less Nebraska ‘brain drain’ but concern for talent in its early 30s Nebraska Examiner00:09 31-Jan-26
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds ex-History Nebraska director’s case dismissal Nebraska Examiner16:38 30-Jan-26
Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom out of Nebraska’s 2nd District GOP race Nebraska Examiner12:16 30-Jan-26
Watch: Red SUV with Trump flag hits student at anti-ICE protest in Nebraska The Times of India01:54 30-Jan-26
Nebraska officials respond after Fremont student struck by vehicle displaying Trump flag Nebraska Examiner00:44 30-Jan-26
SUV with Trump flag plows into girl participating in anti-ICE school protest The Raw Story00:42 30-Jan-26
In the last month
Court hears lawsuit seeking to stop Nebraska from releasing voter data to federal government Nebraska Examiner22:52 29-Jan-26
DED, Pillen back in Foley’s crosshairs over justification for emergency no-bid contract Nebraska Examiner19:39 29-Jan-26
Pillen Supports LB730 To Protect Women’s Spaces Nebraska Governor (Press Release)03:13 29-Jan-26
Orange postcards: How they’ll help shape Nebraska’s biggest city Nebraska Examiner02:08 29-Jan-26
Governor Pillen Directs DHHS to Preserve Benefits for Eligible Youth in Care Nebraska Governor (Press Release)22:18 28-Jan-26
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen responds to backlash over saying ‘libtards’ Nebraska Examiner18:53 28-Jan-26
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Over $1.2 Million in Recoveries for Consumers in 2025 Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)17:37 28-Jan-26
About 300 march to Nebraska Capitol to protest federal immigration enforcement Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska03:09 28-Jan-26
Nebraska proposes requiring kids to take state-mandated reading test to move on from third grade Nebraska Examiner02:06 28-Jan-26
Nebraska population rises slightly, as international growth reverses Nebraska Examiner00:34 28-Jan-26
Nebraska will no longer divert foster care survivor benefits toward costs of care Nebraska Examiner22:42 27-Jan-26
DHHS won’t seek to cap Medicaid waiver caregiver hours for Nebraskans with disabilities, elderly Nebraska Examiner22:11 27-Jan-26
Former Lincoln Area Therapist Sentenced for Medicaid Fraud Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)19:56 27-Jan-26
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission could regulate patients, caregivers, doctors in new bill Nebraska Examiner16:56 27-Jan-26
Effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition rates for certain immigrant students faces foes Nebraska Examiner02:00 27-Jan-26
Branding problem? Escalation in Nebraska divide over state Brand Committee Nebraska Examiner01:39 27-Jan-26
Former State Sen. Dan McKeon sticks with not guilty plea, proceeds with criminal trial Nebraska Examiner18:22 26-Jan-26
Bill seeks to require legislative approval of NU-Clarkson Nebraska Medicine deal Nebraska Examiner11:55 26-Jan-26
Nebraska awards $250,000 in smart technology grants, husband-wife metalworking team sees growth Nebraska Examiner11:12 26-Jan-26
Nebraska Republicans clash with Trump on marijuana reclassification News Channel Nebraska15:18 25-Jan-26
Pillen increases proposed transfer from Nebraska Environmental Trust Nebraska Examiner11:18 24-Jan-26
Nebraska seeks to sweeten corporate incentives, partly to ensure Union Pacific stays and grows Nebraska Examiner03:31 24-Jan-26
Gov. Pillen Touts New, Strong Economic Data Nebraska Governor (Press Release)21:57 23-Jan-26
Feds say Nebraska GDP grew 5% in Q3 of 2025, as state revenues don’t track Nebraska Examiner17:21 23-Jan-26
'Vanity project': Does Trump seek to 'cement legacy' with Greenland deal and Board of Peace? Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska07:19 23-Jan-26
Competing statehouse visions for voting in Nebraska vie for the ballot Nebraska Examiner01:28 23-Jan-26
Hottest reads in Nebraska’s capital city? Lincoln public libraries announce popular 2025 titles Nebraska Examiner01:07 23-Jan-26
Tale of two Nebraska cities: Use of mayoral pardons varies widely in Lincoln and Omaha News Channel Nebraska23:13 22-Jan-26
Nebraska Republican Party condemns vandalism at Lincoln headquarters WOWT22:07 22-Jan-26
NU, Clarkson replace nearly all Nebraska Medicine board members in escalating ownership fight Nebraska Examiner20:22 22-Jan-26
Nebraska to deploy 200 National Guard members to D.C. as security for nation’s 250th anniversary Nebraska Examiner17:19 22-Jan-26
Chief justice highlights successes, savings of Nebraska judicial branch Nebraska Examiner16:28 22-Jan-26
Nebraska Presidential Electors for Shiva Ayyadurai Ask U.S. Supreme Court for More Time to File Cert Petition Ballot Access News (Weblog)01:36 22-Jan-26
Bellevue mayor pushes back on Nebraska auditor’s report alleging improper city vehicle sales KSNB01:02 22-Jan-26
State auditor alleges Bellevue officials tampered with auction process; city rebuts claim Nebraska Examiner00:42 22-Jan-26
Tim Walz’s Distant Cousin Launches Run for Nebraska Governor NOTUS23:49 21-Jan-26
Bipartisan group of Nebraska lawmakers introduce bills to strengthen domestic violence protections Nebraska Examiner21:38 21-Jan-26
Gov. Jim Pillen seeks exception to make Tom Osborne only living member of Nebraska Hall of Fame Nebraska Examiner18:54 21-Jan-26
Pillen tele-town hall on property tax relief, other priorities veers into tough talk against critics Nebraska Examiner17:45 21-Jan-26
Attorney General Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief Supporting EPA’s Claw Back of Environmental Grants Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)16:23 21-Jan-26
Former State Sen. Lynne Walz confirms 2026 Democratic bid for governor Nebraska Examiner15:42 21-Jan-26
Lt. Gov. Kelly Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors for 2025 Nebraska Governor (Press Release)22:04 20-Jan-26
Nebraska Economic Development director vouches for merger with state Tourism Commission Nebraska Examiner21:50 20-Jan-26
Families urge lawmakers, DHHS to stop Medicaid waiver caps for Nebraskans with disabilities, elderly Nebraska Examiner11:40 20-Jan-26
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts visits Omaha as he faces test as an incumbent Nebraska Examiner11:10 20-Jan-26
Grand Island mayor announces he will not seek reelection KSNB18:50 19-Jan-26
Nebraska delegation proposes renaming I-680 after former Omaha mayor Hal Daub Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska18:05 19-Jan-26
Should Nebraska legislators be tested on civics knowledge? New bill says yes. Nebraska Examiner11:44 19-Jan-26
New bill would require Nebraska K-12 schools to teach anti-communist lessons Nebraska Examiner11:44 19-Jan-26
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen joins Trump in promoting $50 billion fund for rural health care Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska20:15 17-Jan-26
Senate Minority Leader Schumer wants Brooke Rollins to stop Nebraska Tyson beef plant closure Nebraska Examiner03:06 17-Jan-26
Nebraska Medicine suing to stop $800 million NU-Clarkson deal for NU sole ownership Nebraska Examiner23:22 16-Jan-26
GOP politician makes rare threat to impeach Trump over Greenland plans PennLive.com, Pennsylvania21:33 16-Jan-26
GOP politician makes rare threat to impeach Trump Cleveland.com20:31 16-Jan-26
Sheriff opens criminal probe of State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh’s art incident Nebraska Examiner20:09 16-Jan-26
Speaker Arch foresees good fortune in proposed Nebraska-Ireland alliance Nebraska Examiner11:57 16-Jan-26
NU regents unanimously approve $800M Clarkson deal for Nebraska Medicine Nebraska Examiner02:30 16-Jan-26
U.S. Senate approves $48M for Nebraska projects News Channel Nebraska00:50 16-Jan-26
Gov. Jim Pillen calls Nebraska ‘recession-proof’ in State of the State Nebraska Examiner22:15 15-Jan-26
Gov. Pillen’s State of the State Address Nebraska Governor (Press Release)20:26 15-Jan-26
Nebraska Governor Delivers State of the State Address C-Span (Video)17:02 15-Jan-26
Auditor flags possible Pillen ‘favoritism’ in $2.5M no-bid bioeconomy contract with lobbyist Nebraska Examiner11:44 15-Jan-26
Gov. Pillen Appoints Former Sen. Meyer to fill District 41 Seat Nebraska Governor (Press Release)03:29 15-Jan-26
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen seeks probe of State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh’s PragerU art incident Nebraska Examiner00:32 15-Jan-26
Special election filing deadlines for Legislature, NU Board of Regents races match others Nebraska Examiner00:12 15-Jan-26
Nebraska U.S. Senator comments on U.S.-Greenland affairs News Channel Nebraska22:21 14-Jan-26
Jim Pillen’s State of the State Means Higher Costs and Less Health Care for Nebraska Families Democrats.org21:19 14-Jan-26
Gov. Pillen Advocates for Education Bills Nebraska Governor (Press Release)20:52 14-Jan-26
Former State Sen. Fred Meyer appointed to replace Dan McKeon in Nebraska Legislature Nebraska Examiner20:19 14-Jan-26
First ‘kid governor’ sworn in amid joy, contrasting with turmoil elsewhere in State Capitol Nebraska Examiner23:06 13-Jan-26
Uno Chancellor Li named chair of Federal Reserve Omaha Branch board WOWT21:25 13-Jan-26
Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation and Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Report Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)21:22 13-Jan-26
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers visits Columbus, talks 2025 and more recent work Columbus Telegram, Nebraska12:59 13-Jan-26
Bill seeks to void Nebraska-ICE partnership at former state prison in McCook Nebraska Examiner23:40 12-Jan-26
Now-former NU Regent O’Connor resigned Friday. Here’s what’s next Nebraska Examiner23:20 12-Jan-26
Nebraska lawmakers define ‘will of the voters,’ weigh future of ballot measures Nebraska Examiner12:08 12-Jan-26
Anti-ICE protest comes to Nebraska after shootings in Minnesota, Oregon Nebraska Examiner00:10 11-Jan-26
Nebraska treasurer pushes bill designed to help first-time home buyers Nebraska Examiner01:18 10-Jan-26

      
            
      
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