Senators hold ‘winner-take-all’ hearing in Nebraska legislature
A bill that would implement winner-take-all in Nebraska faces an uncertain future as a key Republican lawmaker said he won’t back it. Sen. Merv Riepe, who would be crucial to overcome a likely filibuster,
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LIVE: Watch ‘winner-take-all’ hearing in Nebraska legislature
The Legislature will have a hearing on LB3, the proposed bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Nebraska senators announce ‘school choice’ legislation
In November, Nebraskans voted to repeal the state’s school choice referendum, LB1402A, which earmarked $10 million from Nebraska’s general fund for private school scholarships. Get a first alert to breaking news delivered to your inbox. Sign up for First Alert 6 email alerts.
‘Hope’: Omaha mother, daughters call to revive Nebraska school choice law
An Omaha mother and her daughters encouraged state lawmakers Tuesday to revive school choice legislation to help thousands of other Nebraska families. Christina Chvala of Omaha, flanked by her daughters — 14-year-old Olu,
Nebraska school choice supporters, opponents ready for another rematch
Advocates and opponents of school choice in Nebraska are gearing up for a legislative session featuring efforts to revive the policies.
Nebraska voters rejected 'school choice' program. Now lawmakers want to revive it.
Months after voters repealed a program that appropriated $10 million per year for scholarships to private and faith-based schools, multiple Nebraska lawmakers introduced bills in hopes of reviving it.
LIVE at Noon: Nebraska state senators to announce school choice legislation
Advocates and opponents of school choice in Nebraska are gearing up for a legislative session featuring efforts to revive the policies.
Nebraska lawmakers consider limiting school superintendent pay to 5 times a starting teacher's
The chair of the Nebraska Legislature's Education Committee is proposing the state cap superintendent compensation as ...
EXPLAINER: How to submit your comments on Nebraska’s ‘winner-take-all’ hearing
The Legislature will have a hearing on LB3, the proposed bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state, at 1:30 p.m.
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Defenders of Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ come out in force against winner-take-all at hearing
Nebraskans came out Thursday to criticize and mostly defend the state's unusual system of awarding Electoral College votes ...
Could Nebraska become a winner-take-all state? Lawmakers are holding public hearing on 2 bills
Nebraskans will have a chance this week to weigh in on two proposals that seek to change the state's presidential elections back to a winner-take-all system.
Fate of Nebraska Legislature filibuster rule centers on rural-urban split more than party
Arguments for whether Nebraska lawmakers should change the threshold needed to end debate and shut off a filibuster, possibly ...
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Nebraska THC retailers ask lawmakers to regulate, not outlaw, substance
As Nebraska's attorney general implored lawmakers Wednesday to outlaw the hemp-derived THC products for sale in shops ...
Nebraska school test scores mostly on track, some slightly below national average
Nebraska students match up with other states on the most recent national math and reading tests, but the report card changes ...
Nebraska's chief justice talks tech, funding in annual State of the Judiciary address
In his 30-minute address, Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke spoke of the judicial branch's accomplishments ...