Aaron Sanderford

PACKAGE DEAL? God and religion “may” have a new path into Nebraska’s public schools after the Education Committee on Friday sent a package to the legislative floor that includes a revamped “release time” proposal. My latest for @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/WJDd7gcKaX

BURN BAN EXTENDED: Gov. Jim Pillen on Friday extended a burn ban for central and western Nebraska for another 10-day period, through midnight on May 20. From @ZachWendling2 and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/AQJo3jwhrH

CREIGHTON'S CENTRAL PARK? Omaha’s Creighton University is building “one of the most sweeping projects” in its nearly 150-year history: a 251,500-square-foot gathering space with a stage, amphitheater and up to a $25 million price tag. From @cgonzalez_NE: https://t.co/KfN9gS7oOA

This week, Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers weighed in against legislative efforts to regulate voter-approved medical cannabis. Today, hear from the people who say their families need the help. From @ZachWendling2 and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/98j1ZUEYTt

START YOUR MORNING: With a proposal to inject more religion in public schools that is gumming up a broader package sought by the Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee. From @4nsmiley and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/jAejwnEgnJ

WILD RIDE: A pair of priority bills that by fluke had ended up linked, then faced moments of conflict and potential demise, are now decoupled and moving on to next rounds of debate in the Nebraska Legislature. From @cgonzalez_NE and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/DATw1IAHIf

BIG DIG: Some people strike gold or oil when the dig to build a new apartment complex. An Omaha developer unearthed a former dairy factory. From @cgonzalez_NE and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/3nHF6NSyvo

CITY ELECTIONS UPDATE: Lincoln will still be included in a Nebraska legislative effort to let cities choose whether to consolidate elections. From @ZachWendling2 and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/0rnv4V4kG2

The Ed Committee has tried for weeks to get a bill package to the floor. But the committee is divided over including a senator’s proposal letting K-12 students be excused during school for off-site religious instruction. From @4nsmiley and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/jAejwnEgnJ

The @NE_Examiner is hiring for a new position. Looking for a reporter who loves to dig deeper into state government and how it impacts people. https://t.co/fMq8srNdf3

GULF OF WHAT? U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., was the lone GOP no vote Thursday on a House effort to codify part of President Donald Trump's push to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of Ameirca." From States Newsroom: https://t.co/qbghMVCcwL

START YOUR THURSDAY: With a sit-down interview with Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers after he announced an effort to ramp up his fight against a legislative effort to regulate voter-approved medical cannabis. From @ZachWendling2 and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/k4BbczZaqn

FEMA'S ROLE? U.S. House lawmakers on Wednesday began debating when the Federal Emergency Management Agency should provide state and local communities with help addressing natural disasters and when aid should be handled by others. From States Newsroom: https://t.co/MCSUB3jAEN

AG CALLS FOR BACKUP ON CANNABIS: Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers escalated his opposition to legislative efforts to help implement medical cannabis Wednesday, parading out more than a dozen law enforcement officers who support his stance. From @ZachWendling2: https://t.co/k4BbczZaqn

ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST: The executive director of the Nebraska Environmental Trust is resigning for a job offer with the Trump Administration in the nation’s capital. From @PaulHammelNE and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/yeRjVyZdhJ