Lawmaker pauses filibuster on agreement to debate trans bill
March 17, 2023 GMTA lawmaker who has been holding up the work of the Nebraska Legislature for weeks to protest a bill that would ban gender-affirming therapies for minors has paused her persistent filibuster in a deal that will see lawmakers debate the bill next week.
Nebraska lawmaker 3 weeks into filibuster over trans bill
March 14, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — It was a mundane, unanimously supported bill on liquor taxation that saw state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh take to the mic on the Nebraska Legislature floor last week. She offered her support, then spent the next three days discussing everything but the bill, including her favorite Girl Scout cookies, Omaha's best doughnuts and the plot of the animated movie “Madagascar.”
Justice Thomas wrote of ‘crushing weight’ of student loans
February 25, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won't have far to look if it wants a personal take on the “crushing weight” of student debt that underlies the Biden administration’s college loan forgiveness plan.
Upper Midwest braces for blizzard, nearly 2 feet of snow
February 21, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A monster winter storm took aim at the Upper Midwest on Tuesday, threatening to bring blizzard conditions, bitterly cold temperatures and 2 feet of snow in a three-day onslaught that could affect more than 40 million Americans.
Shortages cited in Nebraska judiciary staff, mental health
February 21, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s chief Supreme Court justice is warning lawmakers that staff shortages in the state’s judiciary branch and untenable backlogs in the mental health evaluations of those charged with crimes need to be addressed.
Nebraska lawmaker again pushes no-permit conceal carry
January 26, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker is taking another shot at trying to pass a bill that would not only allow people to carry concealed handguns without a permit, it would prohibit the state's cities and counties from issuing local laws to do so within their borders.
High court sides with Nebraska HHS workers over dress code
January 20, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld on Friday a lower court judge’s ruling that sided with state employees who fought back against a government dress code banning blue jeans.
In late 2019, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services advised its employees of a new dress code barring employees from wearing blue jeans, T-shirts and other casual wear except on Fridays.
State laws vary widely on whether felons can run for office
January 19, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The case of a defeated New Mexico candidate arrested in a politically motivated shooting spree has turned a spotlight on an issue that has been evolving in the states: whether people with criminal convictions are eligible to run for public office.
Nebraska GOP governor, lawmakers unveil tax-slashing plan
January 18, 2023 GMTNebraska Gov. Jim Pillen joined several state lawmakers Wednesday to unveil a tax proposal that would remove hundreds of millions of dollars from the state’s tax rolls, including measures that would slash income and corporate taxes, stop taxation of Social Security income, and restrict taxes on agricultural land.
Republican Jim Pillen sworn in as 41st governor of Nebraska
January 5, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Jim Pillen was sworn in Thursday as the 41st governor of Nebraska, joining a slew of Republicans who claimed all of the state's top executive offices.
Pillen was elected in November, defeating Democratic state Sen.
Abortion, spending likely battles in new Nebraska session
January 4, 2023 GMTThe Nebraska Legislature began its new session Wednesday with several new members, a new incoming governor and nearly $1 billion in cash. But it faces some of the same perpetual issues over the next five months, including a likely fight over proposed abortion restrictions and what to do with that surplus money.
Taxes fall, wages rise and jaywalking OK’d by new state laws
December 31, 2022 GMTTaxes will fall and minimum wages rise for residents in numerous states as a variety of new laws take effect Sunday that could impact people's finances and, in some cases, their personal liberties.
Taxes fall, wages rise and jaywalking OK’d by new state laws
December 31, 2022 GMTTaxes will fall and minimum wages rise for residents in numerous states as a variety of new laws take effect Sunday that could impact people's finances and, in some cases, their personal liberties.
Nebraska state tax collections beat expectations in January
February 14, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska state government collected $45 million more than expected last month, according to new numbers released Monday.
The Nebraska Department of Revenue reported net tax collections of $495 million in January, which is 10% than the state forecast of $450 million.
Nebraska tax collections beat expectations in December
January 14, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska state government collected more tax revenue than expected in December, according to a report released Friday.
The Nebraska Department of Revenue reported state tax receipts of $510 million, which is 7.4% higher than the forecast of $475 million.
Nebraska tax collections beat expectations in September
October 15, 2021 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska state government collected more tax revenue than expected last month, state tax officials said Friday.
The Nebraska Department of Revenue reported net tax receipts in September of $625 million, which is 19.2% above the forecast of $525 million.
Nebraska reinstates transfer center for crowded hospitals
September 1, 2021 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska state government is stepping in to help shuffle patients between local hospitals that are dealing with a surge of people with the coronavirus and other health issues, Gov.
Nebraska state government to offer hiring bonuses up to $15K
August 4, 2021 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Faced with a labor shortage and a growing number of vacancies, Nebraska state officials are offering bigger incentive packages to try to get people to work in the state’s prisons, veterans homes and other facilities that require around-the-clock staffing.
Nebraska tax collections fall below projections in April
May 14, 2021 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska state government collected slightly less tax revenue than expected in April, according to state officials.
The Nebraska Department of Revenue reported April net tax collections of $525 million, less than 1% below the certified forecast of $528 million.