Nebraska Politics

Yesterday
Nebraska cities join nationwide ‘No kings’ protest against Trump administration Nebraska Examiner20:36 14-Jun-25
Protesters use CWS as backdrop to decry Trump immigration policies, raids Nebraska Examiner05:21 14-Jun-25
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen activates National Guard ahead of statewide immigration protests Nebraska Examiner01:07 14-Jun-25
In the last 7 days
‘Assemble safely’: Omaha mayor addresses ICE protest planned at College World Series WOWT20:03 13-Jun-25
Lancaster Judge Awards State Nearly $800,000 in Medicaid Fraud Case Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)18:00 13-Jun-25
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Settles with Omaha-Area Home Health Provider for False Medicaid Claims Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)17:50 13-Jun-25
Nebraska joins brief in support of Trump's use of Guard troops, Marines in California Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska14:11 13-Jun-25
Patty Pansing Brooks announces 2026 bid to return to Nebraska Legislature Nebraska Examiner11:53 13-Jun-25
Nebraska House GOP members vote to cut $9.4B federal funding from foreign aid, NPR, PBS Nebraska Examiner02:33 13-Jun-25
NU Regents to consider 5% tuition increase, next UNK chancellor June 19 Nebraska Examiner17:44 12-Jun-25
Exclusive: GOP Sen Rolls Out 4 Bills To Protect US Economic Strength Against China The Daily Caller17:24 12-Jun-25
Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Temu for Siphoning Nebraskans’ Phone Data Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)14:11 12-Jun-25
Former Border Patrol agent David Huebner challenges Nebraska U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith Nebraska Examiner11:07 12-Jun-25
Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. criticizes worksite raids as Gov. Jim Pillen supports Trump actions Nebraska Examiner03:39 12-Jun-25
ICE raid hits Nebraska meat plant in largest Trump-era sweep The Cattle Site00:03 12-Jun-25
Omaha mayor, Nebraska governor offer starkly different takes on ICE raid News Channel Nebraska22:56 11-Jun-25
ICE, federal partners assaulted during largest worksite enforcement operation in Nebraska under Trump administration ICE (Press Release)19:23 11-Jun-25
Live: Mayor, police chief to address South Omaha ICE operations WOWT19:04 11-Jun-25
Nebraska group seeks to turn state’s 12-week abortion ban into total one Nebraska Examiner11:22 11-Jun-25
Federal immigration raid at Omaha meat production plant sparks protests Boston Globe21:23 10-Jun-25
Major City In Middle America Swears In First Ever Black Mayor The Daily Caller20:42 10-Jun-25
Nebraska sees dip in national ‘Kids Count’ ranking for youth well-being Nebraska Examiner02:28 10-Jun-25
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission hosts first meeting ahead of major deadlines Nebraska Examiner01:48 10-Jun-25
Outdoor notes: Nebraska commissioners to consider 2026 mountain lion season North Platte Telegraph22:18 9-Jun-25
Nebraska congressman’s bill would prioritize filling Weather Service vacancies after DOGE cuts Nebraska Examiner19:41 9-Jun-25
Nebraska auditor: Financial wrongdoing in local governments seems ‘increasingly commonplace’ Nebraska Examiner11:12 9-Jun-25
University of Nebraska group spotted legal problems with Trump tariffs early Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska01:15 9-Jun-25
Paul Schaub Joins the Attorney General's Office in Ogallala Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)20:55 8-Jun-25
Nebraska Republican says he won’t follow GOP ‘off the cliff’ Boston Globe19:21 8-Jun-25
In the last month
‘We made a mistake’: Pillen accepts responsibility for failed vetoes to Nebraska budget Nebraska Examiner18:07 7-Jun-25
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen announces reelection bid Nebraska Examiner23:50 6-Jun-25
Sidney Mayor Brad Sherman resigns to accept new role at UPS in Grand Island News Channel Nebraska23:24 5-Jun-25
Pillen’s desire for ‘cannabis experience’ on board led to Nebraska Liquor Commission vacancy Nebraska Examiner18:11 5-Jun-25
Ricketts issues red alert on Chinese aggression as President Trump calls trade talks positive News Channel Nebraska18:10 5-Jun-25
Former State Sen. Tony Vargas endorses Denise Powell in Nebraska’s 2nd District Nebraska Examiner12:05 5-Jun-25
New mayor of Nebraska’s largest city names ‘intentional’ economic development as top goal Nebraska Examiner03:36 5-Jun-25
Pillen signs law defining male, female for Nebraska K-12 and college sports Nebraska Examiner22:21 4-Jun-25
Belated Republican Objections to the One Big Beautiful Bill Glide Over Its Blatant Fiscal Irresponsibility Reason19:56 4-Jun-25
Nebraska State Sen. John Cavanaugh announces bid for U.S. Congress WOWT15:43 4-Jun-25
Former educator announces bid to succeed Penner on Nebraska State Board of Ed Nebraska Examiner14:52 4-Jun-25
State Sen. John Cavanaugh running for Congress in Nebraska’s 2nd District Nebraska Examiner11:17 4-Jun-25
'He chose billionaires': Brutal ad goes for vulnerable Republican's jugular The Raw Story17:02 3-Jun-25
Nebraska lawmakers adjourn 2025 legislative session, look ahead to future budget changes Nebraska Examiner00:50 3-Jun-25
Nebraska governor touts ‘historically conservative budget,’ wins Nebraska Examiner00:50 3-Jun-25
No more vetoes, Pillen says as 2025 Legislature wraps up; two lawmakers relieved Nebraska Examiner00:50 3-Jun-25
List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from US government website following criticism KSNB16:22 2-Jun-25
New school finance commission approved with hopes for long-term Nebraska property tax reform Nebraska Examiner11:26 2-Jun-25
State prosecutors seek to resurrect felony charge against former head of history agency Nebraska Examiner11:05 2-Jun-25
Nebraska counties speak out after being accused of non-compliance with the Department of Homeland Security News Channel Nebraska03:17 31-May-25
Two new Nebraska medical cannabis regulators approved over opposition from patients, families Nebraska Examiner02:18 31-May-25
Proposal to ban most THC, consumable hemp products in Nebraska delayed until at least 2026 Nebraska Examiner00:46 31-May-25
Nebraska college savings accounts expand to cover private K-12 tuition Nebraska Examiner22:44 30-May-25
Governor Pillen To Sign Key National Security Legislation Nebraska Governor (Press Release)22:14 30-May-25
Gov. Pillen, Sen. Hughes-led bill focuses on TEEOSA Nebraska Governor (Press Release)21:53 30-May-25
Nebraska Republicans — and a Democrat — Seek to Weaken Voter-Backed Sick Leave Manufacturing.net20:42 30-May-25
Nebraska counties speak out against the Department of Homeland Security News Channel Nebraska19:43 30-May-25
USDA grant that helped Nebraska small farmers put on pause amid Trump spending cuts Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska04:46 30-May-25
Watered-down version of Nebraska education package advances as clean-up bill Nebraska Examiner01:43 30-May-25
Another merger attempt fails for slowing Nebraska’s minimum wage increases Nebraska Examiner23:53 29-May-25
Nebraska Liquor Control Commission suspends director, citing joint federal-state investigation Nebraska Examiner20:59 29-May-25
Nebraska Republicans sought to weaken voter-backed paid sick leave. A Democrat helped them do… MailOnline20:26 29-May-25
State Becomes Latest To Ban Men From Competing In Women's Sports The Daily Caller20:19 29-May-25
Nebraska Lawmakers Ban Trans Sports Participation NewsMax18:17 29-May-25
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announces reelection bid amid Herbster speculation Nebraska Examiner18:16 29-May-25
Gov. Jim Pillen announces re-election campaign, promises to keep fighting alongside Trump KNOP16:50 29-May-25
A jury found Nebraska's Republican Party defamed one of its own candidates in 2020 News Channel Nebraska06:17 29-May-25
Bill weakening Nebraska paid sick leave passes, but Dems stall effort to slow minimum wage growth Nebraska Examiner03:11 29-May-25
Gov. Pillen’s Bill to Protect Kids Online Passes Nebraska Governor (Press Release)03:10 29-May-25
Lawmakers define male, female in Nebraska law for school sports Nebraska Examiner02:51 29-May-25
Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebr., on getting booed at a town hall held in his district FiveThirtyEight02:20 29-May-25
Quest to infuse religion into Nebraska public schools is back from dead Nebraska Examiner23:28 28-May-25
Nebraskans to decide in 2026 whether to allow three four-year terms in Legislature Nebraska Examiner23:07 28-May-25
Nebraska advances bill codifying legislative oversight role dealing with executive branch agencies Nebraska Examiner19:24 28-May-25
Nebraska lawmakers again advance ban of most THC, consumable hemp products Nebraska Examiner02:15 28-May-25
Lawmaker claims ‘good life’ changes could avert taxpayer ‘devastation’ Nebraska Examiner02:15 28-May-25
Pillen withdraws line-item budget vetoes Nebraska lawmakers said were unconstitutional Nebraska Examiner22:22 27-May-25
Nebraska Legislature lets Pillen’s veto bite bedbug bill Nebraska Examiner20:20 27-May-25
Proposal to slow Nebraska minimum wage increases eyes merger with bill weakening paid sick leave Nebraska Examiner20:03 27-May-25
Committee reconsiders, favorably advances second Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission appointee Nebraska Examiner16:36 27-May-25
Nebraska judges again likely to receive pay raises, consistent since 2005 Nebraska Examiner11:20 27-May-25
Former state senator believes Ukraine can still end the war, if given right weapons Nebraska Examiner11:26 26-May-25
‘Memorial Forest’ honoring soldiers, first responders and law enforcement grows across the state Nebraska Examiner11:26 26-May-25
Weather Service offices covering parts of rural Nebraska no longer monitor weather 24/7 Nebraska Examiner11:26 24-May-25
Trump approves Nebraska disaster declaration for mid-March winter storms Nebraska Examiner17:46 23-May-25
Trump approves disaster declaration after costly March storm in Nebraska KNOP17:41 23-May-25
Congressman Adrian Smith responds to house passage of the ‘big beautiful bill’ KSNB15:25 23-May-25
Ricketts gets early ads from group tied to Senate GOP in potential Osborn race Nebraska Examiner11:10 23-May-25
Inside the town with lowest population where one woman is mayor, librarian, and bartender Guinness World Records10:58 23-May-25
Committee advances two Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission appointees, one favorably Nebraska Examiner06:15 23-May-25
A look at the deportees on plane that headed for South Sudan from US Boston Globe23:56 22-May-25
Lawmakers will reconsider slowing Nebraska’s minimum wage increases – but likely vote next year Nebraska Examiner23:47 22-May-25
‘Constitution was not followed’: Legislature questions line-item vetoes to Nebraska budget bills Nebraska Examiner22:26 22-May-25
Pillen vetoes $14.5 million from Nebraska’s 2025-27 budget, 83% of it from Supreme Court Nebraska Examiner19:47 22-May-25
Governor Pillen Signs Budget, Announces Line Item Vetos Nebraska Governor (Press Release)14:42 22-May-25
Nebraska ed package blows up, as push to infuse religion into public schools fails Nebraska Examiner07:31 22-May-25
Late attempt to shield physicians who recommend medical cannabis in Nebraska fails Nebraska Examiner06:20 22-May-25
Lawmakers will try again Thursday to pass bill slowing Nebraska minimum wage increases Nebraska Examiner20:00 21-May-25
Nebraska GOP decides not to appeal verdict in defamatory GOP mailers case Nebraska Examiner18:59 21-May-25
Pillen vetoes bedbug bill aimed at relief for Omaha public housing residents Nebraska Examiner17:28 21-May-25
‘Absolute failure’: Medical cannabis regulatory bill stalls in Nebraska Legislature Nebraska Examiner06:36 21-May-25
Gov. Pillen Signs Legislation Banning Fake Meat in Nebraska Nebraska Governor (Press Release)03:58 21-May-25
Judge considering whether to dismiss Nebraska medical cannabis preemption lawsuit Nebraska Examiner22:18 20-May-25
U.S. Senate approves Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day KSNB21:36 20-May-25
Trump administration grants waiver for Nebraska to restrict sugary drinks from SNAP Center for Science in the Public Interest20:56 20-May-25
Nebraska first in nation to ban soda, energy drinks from public grocery aid benefits Nebraska Examiner19:05 20-May-25
Nebraska becomes first state to ban food stamps for soda, energy drinks Just The News18:55 20-May-25
Nebraska becomes first state approved to ban soda purchases with food stamps Fox News18:13 20-May-25
Gov Pillen Joins Sec Rollins as She Approves First-in-the-Nation Waiver to Restrict Soda & Energy Drinks from Food… Nebraska Governor (Press Release)17:59 20-May-25
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Farmers First Initiative, Approves Nebraska SNAP Waiver During Tour of Ag… Nebraska Governor (Press Release)17:49 20-May-25
Sales tax, tobacco tax push doom Nebraska’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ for property tax relief Nebraska Examiner03:09 20-May-25
Trump's USDA OKs First State Ban on Soda, Energy Drinks in SNAP in Nebraska Native News Online01:44 20-May-25
Lawmakers back Pillen veto, kill bill to lift lifetime ban on food aid for some with drug pasts Nebraska Examiner01:38 20-May-25
Sugary drinks excluded from snap in Nebraska starting next year Fremont Tribune, Nebraska01:10 20-May-25
Nebraska will be first state in US to bar snap recipients from buying pop Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska01:05 20-May-25
Trump's USDA USDA OKs First State Ban on Soda, Energy Drinks in SNAP in Nebraska Native News Online00:23 20-May-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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