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ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - Nebraska state senator Loren Lippincott of Central City addressed the legislature on Thursday, saying that he is withdrawing his amendment that proposed Released Time for Religious Instruction (RTRI) to the education committee package. Originally introduced as LB 550, AM 1607 would have allowed children to be taken out of school for religious instruction.
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ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Here are the four stories you need to know for May 29, 2025. During a late night session the Nebraska Legislature passed a flurry of controversial bills, including the Stand With Women Act, which defines male and female and segregates sports by sex. There are exceptions for sports where there is no gender league, like football. Gov. Pillen was pleased with the bill passing, saying on X, “It’s just common sense that girls shouldn’t have to compete against biological boys.
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ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Two Grand Island men are behind bars facing federal drug charges after a grand jury indictment. Alejandro Robles Rodriguez, 35, and Jose Garcia Jimenez, 34, are charged in a three-count Indictment. They are both charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and possession of a firearm during and in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
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ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Congressman Adrian Smith, who voted in favor of the new tax “big beautiful bill,” responded on Thursday afternoon to its passage. “The passage of today’s bills is absolutely a hard-fought win for the American people,” Smith said. The controversial bill has seen a few snags along the way, just barely passing the house, 215 to 214.
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2 weeks ago |
ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Here are the four stories you need to know for May 21, 2025. The chances of legislation regulating medical marijuana is getting less and less likely to be passed this session. This would leave regulation entirely up to the Cannabis Commission, which will be helmed by members of the Liquor Control Commission, and two appointees of the governor.
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