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Nebraska Secretary of State Robert Evnen testified Tuesday in Washington D.C.

Nebraska Secretary of State Robert Evnen testifies in D.C. on election security

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:59 PM CDT
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By Ryan Valenta
The topic of election security has made it all the way to lawmakers in Washington D.C. who worry that the spread of misinformation is starting to take cause problems for polling workers voting places and those overseeing elections.

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A young man is opposing a bill in the legislature that would limit permitting for concealed...

Nebraska teen working with state senator to oppose LB77

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:26 AM CDT
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By Kasey Mintz
A young man is opposing a bill in the legislature that would limit permitting for concealed carry of firearms.

Election

The President spoke at a conservation summit Tuesday

Climate activists say President broke ‘promise’ by approving the Willow Oil Project

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.

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Bill to make it financially easier for students to attend private school advances in Unicameral

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 1:35 PM CST
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By 10/11 NOW
The Nebraska Legislature passed the Opportunity Scholarships Act in a 33 to 12 cloture vote and it will now move on to the next steps in the legislative process.

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New Holocaust and genocide education grant program introduced

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 6:25 AM CST
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By Mareena Womack
A new Holocaust education grant program was introduced by Senator Jen Day to help support educators financially in their teachings of the Holocaust.

Election

Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushes for legislation that would require relabeling of plant-based milks following release of new FDA guidance 

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
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By Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.

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Restoring rights for felons a rare bipartisan voting change

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 12:31 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
TJ King had candidates and causes to support, but couldn’t vote in Nebraska’s last election.

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Proposal heard to change legislative term limits

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
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By Lorena Carmona
Nebraska could be changing how long senators are in office, if a proposal makes its way through the Legislature and Nebraskans eventually vote to approve it.

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Concealed carry bill hits Nebraska Unicameral debate floor

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:58 PM CST
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By Ryan Valenta
Getting rid of the need for conceal carry permits in Nebraska has been attempted before. Nebraska lawmakers have brought that issue to the legislative debate floor once again.

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Omaha senator continues Nebraska Legislature filibuster

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST
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By 6 News staff reports
The one-woman filibuster of the Nebraska Legislature continued Tuesday.
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Senator Pete Ricketts comments on one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 1:56 PM CST
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By Abigail Carrera
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts released a video statement commenting on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Senator calls for unicameral to take action on economic crisis, not “cable news clickbait” legislation

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 1:05 PM CST
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By Bayley Bischof
The Nebraska Unicameral adjourned for the day Thursday after a filibuster by Omaha senator Machaela Cavanaugh didn’t allow any of the bills on the agenda to move forward.

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‘Heartbeat’ abortion bill and measure blocking gender-altering procedures sent to full Legislature

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 11:37 AM CST
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By Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner
A legislative committee advanced controversial bills Wednesday evening to make abortion less accessible and ban minors from obtaining gender-altering procedures.

Election

Lawmakers push to reform laws as majority of United States legalize marijuana

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.

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Omaha doctor: LB421 requiring elected officials to approve health mandates a “mistake”

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:53 PM CST
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By Bella Caracta
In the unicameral, LB421 is one senator’s response to public mandates and protocols by requiring local elected officials to approve them -- depriving healthcare officials of that power.

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Six-week abortion ban on doorstep of becoming law, tally shows

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 9:14 AM CST
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By Sara Gentzler, Flatwater Free Press
Based on interviews and a tally by the Flatwater Free Press, the bill appears to need just two Republican votes to have enough support to become law.

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Nebraska pet insurance bill clears first round of proposals

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:26 PM CST
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By KSNB Local4
A bill that would create a state regulatory framework for the sale of pet insurance, which covers pet illness and accidents, advances from general file.

Election

Lawmakers take a hard look at the dangers teens & kids can face online

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.

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Education Committee holds hearing on the ‘Sports and Spaces Act’

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 10:40 PM CST
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By Samantha Bernt
The Unicameral's Education Committee started another week of the legislative session hearing testimony on another controversial transgender bill, this one dealing with youth sports.

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Nebraska bill would provide free school lunches to all public schools

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 10:10 PM CST
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By Marlo Lundak
The bill went before Nebraska's Education Committee Monday afternoon, and members heard testimony from around a dozen Nebraskans.

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Senator Justin Wayne introduces bill to decriminalize Marijuana

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 9:58 AM CST
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By Ryan Valenta
Along with other bills attempting to legalize marijuana, Senator Wayne introduced LB22 aiming to decriminalize the use and possession of marijuana.

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‘Let Them Grow’ bill draws lots of divided testifiers

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:16 PM CST
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By Samantha Bernt
The bill, LB 574, deals with controversial transgender issues. It would ban gender-altering procedures on minors.

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Nebraska families await decision on ‘most conservative medical cannabis bill in U.S.’

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:15 PM CST
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By Brent Weber
Many Nebraska families are waiting with bated breath as a bill to legalize medical cannabis is again before lawmakers in Lincoln.

Election

Ethan Clark announces candidacy for State Legislature

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:37 AM CST
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By Tristen Winder
Wednesday, Ethan Clark of Ord announced his candidacy for the 41st Legislative District in the Nebraska Unicameral.

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Nebraska delegates react to State of the Union address

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 8:45 AM CST
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By Samantha Bernt
President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Those who represent Nebraska in Washington had this to say in response.

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Nebraskans make voices heard on both sides at ‘heartbeat bill’ hearing

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:40 PM CST
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By John Grinvalds
A line of people wrapped through the halls for most of the day waiting in line to get inside the Health and Human Services hearing room for a chance to speak for or against making the state’s abortion law more strict.

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Public hearing held for proposed Parents’ Bill of Rights

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Samantha Bernt
A bill introduced at the state capitol aims to give parents more control over their child’s education.

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Dozens flock to Nebraska Capitol for Parental Bill of Rights legislative hearing

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:23 PM CST
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By Marlo Lundak
Dozens of community members on both sides spoke to the Nebraska Legislature's Education Committee Tuesday afternoon.

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Bill would lower minimum wage in Nebraska for minors

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Samantha Bernt
Monday at the state capitol, the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony regarding LB 15, a bill that would lower the minimum wage for minors.

Election

Omaha nonprofit speaks against LB258

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:21 PM CST
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By John Chapman
Over the last decade, officials with Project Extra Mile noticed a decrease in the number of underage youth getting caught up in alcohol use. Now, they say the pandemic has reversed that trend.

Election

Bill would allow Nebraskans to conceal-carry a weapon without a permit

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:57 PM CST
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By Johan Marin
Several Nebraskans lined up Thursday and said they shouldn’t have to pay fees and ask the state’s permission to exercise their Second Amendment right.

Election

Lawmakers call for investigation against gun company that they say is marketing to kids

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.

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Bill would repeal helmet law for certain motorcyclists

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:27 PM CST
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By Unicameral Update
Current state law requires that an individual wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle or moped.

Election

‘Life at conception’ act reintroduced in Congress as Republicans control the House

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:56 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)

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Temporary teaching certificate for veterans considered

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:51 PM CST
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By Unicameral Update
Sen. Ben Hansen said the proposal could help address the state’s teacher shortage and provide job opportunities for veterans.

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Pete Ricketts sworn in as Nebraska’s newest Senator

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 2:41 PM CST
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By Gina Dvorak
Former Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is now officially a U.S. Senator.

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Nebraska anti-abortion bill criticized by Nebraska doctors

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:47 AM CST
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By Bella Caracta
Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the now-overturned decision that gave women the federal right to an abortion.

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York County Sheriff fined after appearing in campaign ad

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:40 PM CST
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By 10/11 NOW
The York County Sheriff was fined $1,000 for violating a Nebraska Statute by appearing in a televised campaign ad while wearing his uniform.

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Nebraska senators adopt rules that will govern the legislature for the next two years

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM CST
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By Bayley Bischof
Nebraska senators adopted permanent rules for the 108th legislative session Thursday morning after a nine hour committee hearing last week sorting through more than 50 proposed changes.

Election

Republicans push abortion restrictions as March for Life rally comes to Washington D.C.

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
Days before the March for Life rally, the House GOP advanced a measure called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”

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Gov. Pillen, state senators unveil Nebraska property tax relief legislation package

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM CST
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By Gina Dvorak
Gov. Jim Pillen welcomed a handful of Nebraska state senators to his news conference Wednesday morning to talk about further tax relief proposals they will be introducing during this legislative session.

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New bill pushes to give tenants more rights in Nebraska

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 5:18 PM CST
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By Craig Nigrelli
It’s called the Residential Tenant Clean Slate Act and it’s designed to give renters more rights so their past does not drag them down.

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Proposed Nebraska amendment would extend term limits for state senators

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:54 PM CST
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By 6 News staff reports
State lawmakers introduced 49 more pieces of proposed legislation on Friday, bringing the total number of bills proposed so far to 464.

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Murman submits proposal implementing age requirements to view drag shows; Hunt counters

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 9:20 AM CST
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By News Channel Nebraska
A bill proposed in the unicameral would place limitations on who can watch drag shows in Nebraska.

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Nebraska senators introduce ‘Parental Bill of Rights’

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 9:55 PM CST
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By Marlo Lundak
The Parental Bill of Rights gives parents more power over their child's public school education.

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Pillen appoints Ricketts as Nebraska’s new Senator

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 9:22 AM CST
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By Gina Dvorak and Brian Mastre
It’s official: Former Gov. Pete Ricketts is heading to Washington, D.C., to become Nebraska’s next senator.

Election

Republicans flex their new House majority with new committee chairs

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:47 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
House Republican leadership announces new committee and conference chairs.

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Nebraska 2023 Unicameral committee assignments finalized

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
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By 6 News staff reports
Nebraska state senators introduced dozens more bills on Friday as the 108th Legislative session begins to take shape.

Election

Pillen announces hires on communications team

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 2:37 PM CST
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By 6 News staff reports
Gov. Jim Pillen announced two hires for his communications team Monday.

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Governor Pillen announces creation of Broadband Office

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 4:43 PM CST
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By John Gage, State Of Nebraska
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced his issuance of an executive order creating a new Broadband Office.
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