Nebraska Politics

In the last 2 hours
Flights canceled for nearly 300 ready to resettle in Nebraska as uncertainty reigns Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska14:12
Yesterday
University of Nebraska keeping eye on Trump's pause of National Institutes of Health activity Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska17:31 25-Jan-25
Prisoner turned policy wonk gives lawmakers inside view of why solitary confinement should change Nebraska Examiner06:57 25-Jan-25
Governor Pillen Proclaims Mentorship in Nebraska Month, Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors Nebraska Governor (Press Release)03:16 25-Jan-25
Pillen orders Nebraska agencies to fall in line with Trump immigration crackdown Nebraska Examiner03:01 25-Jan-25
In the last 7 days
Pillen executive order directs Nebraska agencies to aid federal immigration efforts Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska23:54 24-Jan-25
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signs executive order supporting Trump's immigration policies Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska23:32 24-Jan-25
Seeking to ease shortage through policy, Nsea focuses on bills relating to retention North Platte Telegraph23:04 24-Jan-25
Nebraska lawmakers vote to keep 20-bill cap, reach 69% of 2025 limit Nebraska Examiner22:18 24-Jan-25
Governor’s Wellness Walk Encourages Healthy Living Nebraska Governor (Press Release)20:30 24-Jan-25
Governor’s Wellness Walk Encourages Health Living Nebraska Governor (Press Release)18:17 24-Jan-25
Governor Pillen and Senators Introduce Juvenile Justice Reform Legislation Nebraska Governor (Press Release)16:56 24-Jan-25
Nebraska Bill Would Specify Deadline for Independent Presidential Candidates to Withdraw Ballot Access News (Weblog)02:09 24-Jan-25
Lawmakers vote to limit “soft nos” during final stage of debate on Nebraska bills Nebraska Examiner00:56 24-Jan-25
Lawmakers offer ‘working families agenda’ as answer to Nebraska ‘culture war’ bills Nebraska Examiner00:55 24-Jan-25
Article on Dan Osborn, the Labor Union Leader Who Polled 46.65% of the Vote for U.S. Senate in Nebraska as an… Ballot Access News (Weblog)00:27 24-Jan-25
Opposition rises to Pillen-led push to detain juvenile offenders in Nebraska as young as 11 Nebraska Examiner23:04 23-Jan-25
Lawmakers propose regulations to implement Nebraska’s new medical cannabis laws Nebraska Examiner06:45 23-Jan-25
Nebraska lawmakers will have options when revamping ‘good life’ law Nebraska Examiner02:41 23-Jan-25
Second Nebraska bill focused on transgender athletes is based on NSAA participation policy Nebraska Examiner00:42 23-Jan-25
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Over $1.4 Million in Recoveries for Consumers in 2024 Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)15:19 22-Jan-25
Additional million dollars in grants to help fund York County justice programs York News-Times13:44 22-Jan-25
Trump's promised tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China loom over Nebraska farmers Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska12:15 22-Jan-25
Judge dismisses ex-History Nebraska director's criminal case Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska02:53 22-Jan-25
Lawmaker proposes new medication abortion requirements, documentation in Nebraska Nebraska Examiner02:19 22-Jan-25
Lincoln police chief joins Omaha in saying immigration enforcement is not their role Nebraska Examiner02:19 22-Jan-25
Judge dismisses felony charge against former state historical society director Nebraska Examiner23:46 21-Jan-25
Committee avoids advancing controversial rules changes to full Nebraska Legislature Nebraska Examiner23:15 21-Jan-25
Valentine mayor speaks on statewide panel addressing Nebraska’s childcare crisis News Channel Nebraska20:56 21-Jan-25
Lawmaker proposes ‘backup’ winner-take-all measure for Nebraska presidential electors Nebraska Examiner19:42 21-Jan-25
Who Was The Lady In Green At Trump's Inauguration? Meet The Senator Causing A Stir The List18:27 21-Jan-25
Nebraska schools, churches, immigrant groups brace for Trump-promised deportation Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska12:17 21-Jan-25
Pillen budget proposal would bury all ‘good life’ districts, but lawmaker holds out hope for a fix Nebraska Examiner11:21 21-Jan-25
All Nebraska teachers would receive retention bonus under legislative proposal Nebraska Examiner11:21 21-Jan-25
Omaha metro Trump supporters celebrate inauguration at watch party, in Washington WOWT01:11 21-Jan-25
Omaha immigrant communities brace for Trump administration’s deportation plan WOWT01:11 21-Jan-25
From singers to steaks, Nebraska plays prominent role in Trump's second inauguration Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska00:45 21-Jan-25
University of Nebraska-Lincoln choir performs at Trump’s inauguration WOWT23:50 20-Jan-25
Looming crackdown: Nebraska schools, churches, immigrant groups bracing for Trump-promised historic deportation News Channel Nebraska21:18 20-Jan-25
Sen. Deb Fischer officially introduces Donald Trump as the new President of the US News Channel Nebraska18:45 20-Jan-25
'Incredible opportunity' — Unl choir performs for Trump's inauguration Fremont Tribune, Nebraska17:55 20-Jan-25
UNL choir performs at President-elect Trump’s inauguration News Channel Nebraska17:05 20-Jan-25
Three in Nebraska’s Douglas County honored for emulating Martin Luther King Jr. Nebraska Examiner11:20 20-Jan-25
Nebraska GOP leaders travel to DC for President-elect Trump’s inauguration WOWT10:06 20-Jan-25
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Issues Guidance on Avoiding Holiday Charity Scams Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)03:29 20-Jan-25
Fate of Nebraska Legislature filibuster rule centers on rural-urban split more than party Nebraska Examiner15:50 19-Jan-25
'Incredible opportunity' — Unl choir goes to Washington for Trump's inauguration The Grand Island Independent, Nebraska14:15 19-Jan-25
'Incredible opportunity': Unl choir ready to perform at Trump's inauguration Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska12:40 19-Jan-25
In the last month
Inside America's Trumpiest county where ranchers work the land, the nearest doctor is 70 miles… MailOnline17:26 18-Jan-25
Most 17-year-old Nebraskans may register to vote The Grand Island Independent, Nebraska07:49 18-Jan-25
Lawmaker John Cavanaugh offers ‘carrot and stick’ plan for Nebraska’s youngest criminal offenders Nebraska Examiner03:58 18-Jan-25
‘Minor adjustments’ proposed to Nebraska paid sick leave law, campaign ‘not concerned’ Nebraska Examiner00:41 18-Jan-25
Immigrants drive Nebraska's economy. Trump's mass deportations pledge is a threat Wichita Public Radio19:21 17-Jan-25
Immigration is a lifeline for Nebraska's economy. But Trump's mass deportations pledge is a looming threat NPR18:30 17-Jan-25
Republican Party of Nebraska names Jeanne Reigle as Director of Government Relations News Channel Nebraska18:02 17-Jan-25
Library director spotlights programs, newspaper digitization project Lexington Clipper-Herald16:48 17-Jan-25
Nebraska has nuclear reasons to pay attention to Trump's talk of buying Greenland Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska14:11 17-Jan-25
Joe Biden becomes first president in a century to not make stop in Nebraska Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska11:08 17-Jan-25
Nebraska kids could be detained for serious crimes younger, at age 11, charged as adults at 12 Nebraska Examiner02:01 17-Jan-25
Nebraska senators propose changes to weaken filibuster KSNB00:21 17-Jan-25
The ‘GOAT’: Lawmakers unveil plan to update Nebraska regulations, cut red tape Nebraska Examiner22:45 16-Jan-25
Trump's promise of mass deportations has Nebraska worried amid labor shortage NPR22:44 16-Jan-25
Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient and Nebraska football fan, dies CBS News12:58 16-Jan-25
Nebraska lawmakers adopt resolution honoring former President Jimmy Carter Nebraska Examiner04:07 16-Jan-25
Gov. Pillen proposes his answer to $432 million projected budget shortfall Nebraska Examiner02:45 16-Jan-25
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen proposes less state spending, no new tax relief in State of the State Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska21:48 15-Jan-25
Gov. Pillen’s State of the State Address Nebraska Governor (Press Release)18:32 15-Jan-25
Nebraska follows Texas in raising flags to full staff for Trump inauguration The Raw Story15:50 15-Jan-25
Nebraska GOP State Central Committee meeting includes three Dodge County Republicans Fremont Tribune, Nebraska13:17 15-Jan-25
Gretna good life district clears public vote despite late balk by Rod Yates Nebraska Examiner06:03 15-Jan-25
Nebraska lawmakers will consider changing rules to weaken filibuster North Platte Telegraph05:13 15-Jan-25
Governor Pillen and Senators Introduce Legislation to Benefit Nebraska Agriculture Nebraska Governor (Press Release)03:16 15-Jan-25
New Nebraska bills focus on human development education, health director authority Nebraska Examiner02:12 15-Jan-25
Pillen, some Nebraska lawmakers seek to banish lab-grown meat Nebraska Examiner22:07 14-Jan-25
Former Nebraska state senator’s family flees flames in L.A. area Nebraska Examiner22:07 14-Jan-25
Flags at Nebraska, Iowa capitols to be flown at full-staff for Trump’s inauguration WOWT20:10 14-Jan-25
Nebraska Gov, Pols Urge Social Media Limits for Minors NewsMax19:26 14-Jan-25
Uncertainty piles on Gretna good life district as Yates pulls out of current deal Nebraska Examiner11:14 14-Jan-25
First-time homebuyer savings accounts, new sales taxes proposed by Nebraska senators Nebraska Examiner04:36 14-Jan-25
Governor Pillen, Attorney General Hilgers, and Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Nebraska Children Nebraska Governor (Press Release)02:43 14-Jan-25
Gov. Pillen, NE lawmakers take aim at social media and school time cell phone use by youths Nebraska Examiner01:33 14-Jan-25
Lawmaker revives proposal to hold Nebraska schools liable for some child sexual assaults Nebraska Examiner01:15 14-Jan-25
US. Reps. Mike Flood, Adrian Smith among House Republicans meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska23:53 13-Jan-25
Hardin renews Erdman fight for 'consumption tax' in Nebraska Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska23:14 13-Jan-25
Lincoln judge allows Nebraska AG's lawsuit against TikTok to go forward North Platte Telegraph22:33 13-Jan-25
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Regarding New PSC Leadership and Return to Office Resolution Nebraska Governor (Press Release)21:39 13-Jan-25
Lawsuit against Nebraska medical cannabis extended to regulatory board, state agencies Nebraska Examiner21:17 13-Jan-25
TikTok Lawsuit Will Proceed in Lancaster County District Court Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)15:01 13-Jan-25
What if all states adopted Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ approach for president? Nebraska Examiner11:31 13-Jan-25
Nebraska state employees union reaches tentative agreement Nebraska Examiner19:49 11-Jan-25
Grand Island receives $600,000 for rail crossing study The Grand Island Independent, Nebraska16:44 11-Jan-25
Nebraska lawmakers aim to define male, female for sports, bathrooms and more Nebraska Examiner07:19 11-Jan-25
Nebraska bills call for end to ‘double-bunking’ inmates, caution in prosecutorial decisions Nebraska Examiner04:02 11-Jan-25
Gov. Pillen and law enforcement recognize efforts to curb human trafficking Nebraska Examiner01:13 11-Jan-25
State Sen. Jane Raybould sings in opposition to Nebraska legislative committee assignments Nebraska Examiner00:28 11-Jan-25
Trial for former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry pushed to June KNOP20:33 10-Jan-25
More than 50 votes later, divided Nebraska State Board of Education picks a president North Platte Telegraph18:43 10-Jan-25
Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation and Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Report Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)17:23 10-Jan-25
Bill introduced to plug ‘missing year’ of Nebraska property tax relief Nebraska Examiner05:31 10-Jan-25
Senator Lippincott Introduces Winner-Take-All at the Request of Governor Pillen Nebraska Governor (Press Release)03:19 10-Jan-25
It’s back: Winner-take-all bill in first wave of 2025 proposed Nebraska laws Nebraska Examiner01:48 10-Jan-25
Western Nebraska lawmakers' bills address K-12 tax credits, rail safety Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska01:42 10-Jan-25
Republicans grab majority on all but one Nebraska legislative committee Nebraska Examiner23:06 9-Jan-25
Republican senator’s husband defended by conservatives after Kamala Harris ‘snub’ PinkNews.co.uk15:05 9-Jan-25
Partisan fight continues over committee assignments in Nebraska Legislature Nebraska Examiner06:18 9-Jan-25
First day of 2025 Nebraska Legislature underscores conservative stronghold Nebraska Examiner01:12 9-Jan-25
Online video of Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer's swearing-in with Kamala Harris stirs up controversy Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska21:58 8-Jan-25
Breaking down contested committee chair races in the Nebraska Legislature Nebraska Examiner04:17 8-Jan-25
Nebraska hospitals urge legislation to help rural health care providers Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska23:30 7-Jan-25
Nebraska business leader Bryan Slone to leave state chamber post Nebraska Examiner23:12 7-Jan-25
US Navy to name ship after Nebraska politician Bob Kerrey The Grand Island Independent, Nebraska21:42 7-Jan-25
Deb Fischer’s Husband Hails From a Very Tiny Town in Nebraska — All About Him Distractify16:31 7-Jan-25
Senator’s Husband Snubs Kamala Harris, Refuses To Shake Hands | Watch News18.com14:22 7-Jan-25
Speaker Arch: Nebraska budget ‘without a doubt’ biggest issue of 2025 session Nebraska Examiner11:31 7-Jan-25
US Navy to name ship after Lincoln native and Nebraska politician Bob Kerrey North Platte Telegraph05:11 7-Jan-25

      
            
      
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Nebraska is considered a red state. In the federal government, Nebraska is represented by two U.S. Senators and three U.S. Representatives. Both Senators, Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, and all three Representatives are Republican. Nebraska has a Republican governor, Jim Pillen, who was elected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans.

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