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Bill to plug ‘missing year’ of Nebraska property tax relief for schools on pause for now • Nebraska Examiner

1 month ago | nebraskaexaminer.com | Zach Wendling

The effort to plug a “missing year” of property tax relief left from a summer special session on will likely not move forward this year.
Pillen signs protections against cryptocurrency fraud into Nebraska law • Nebraska Examiner

2 months ago | nebraskaexaminer.com

A new Nebraska law seeks to combat cryptocurrency fraud and continue to lay the groundwork “for a safe and robust crypto industry.”
AG Hilgers: Nebraska won’t seek to end fed Section 504 disability protections • Nebraska Examiner

2 months ago | nebraskaexaminer.com | Zach Wendling

AG Mike Hilgers will “reevaluate Nebraska’s involvement” in a Biden-era lawsuit if it threatens federal disability protections.
$114M Omaha mental health center for kids on track for 2026 opening • Nebraska Examiner

Feb 13, 2025 | nebraskaexaminer.com

A $114 million Omaha mental health center for kids is on track for an early 2026 opening at the Children's Nebraska campus.
Hearing on public benefit for young immigrants sparks lawmaker rebuke of DHHS CEO

Feb 12, 2025 | nebraskaexaminer.com | Cindy Gonzalez

LINCOLN — A proposal before Nebraska lawmakers would extend public support to young people aging out of the foster care system, regardless of immigration status, until they reach age 21. Legislative Bill 181, introduced by State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha, essentially would allow immigrants lacking permanent residency but who have been in foster care to be part of the state’s existing Bridge to Independence Program.
Nebraska referees call for tougher penalties for parents, spectators who assault them

Feb 12, 2025 | nebraskaexaminer.com | Paul Hammel

LINCOLN – Sports referees called on Nebraska lawmakers Wednesday to increase penalties for spectators, parents and coaches who assault them in the heat of an athletic contest. During a legislative hearing at the Capitol, they described growing incidents of verbal and physical abuse and assaults of officials and a need to impose tougher penalties – in this case a felony with the chance of imprisonment – to quell the threats and head off a shortage of referees.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders to kick off Trump pushback tour in Nebraska, Iowa

Feb 12, 2025 | nebraskaexaminer.com | Aaron Sanderford

by Aaron Sanderford, Nebraska Examiner February 12, 2025 OMAHA – Vermont progressive independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is coming to Nebraska and Iowa to kick off his effort to revive and energize the populist left after an election that saw President Donald Trump remake his coalition with substantial help from organized labor. Sanders’ press release announcing the tour said he is eyeing “working-class” districts won by President Joe Biden in 2020 and Republican House members in 2024.
Pillen, eyeing merger, appoints interim Natural Resources director to lead Environment and Energy

Feb 12, 2025 | nebraskaexaminer.com | Zach Wendling

LINCOLN — The interim director of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources has been tapped to also lead the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, a first step in Gov. Jim Pillen’s goal to combine the agencies. The governor announced his appointment Wednesday of Jesse Bradley to lead both departments. Bradley is the third person to lead Environment and Energy in an interim capacity since former director Jim Macy retired in April 2024.
Nebraska consumption tax — ‘EPIC Option’ — won’t be considered in 2025 legislative session • Nebraska Examiner

Feb 12, 2025 | nebraskaexaminer.com | Zach Wendling

by Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner February 12, 2025 LINCOLN — The conservative grassroots efforts for an “EPIC” rewrite of Nebraska’s tax code, to eliminate all taxes in place of consumption taxes, will skip the Legislature this year. State Sen. Brian Hardin of Gering, the heir to the “EPIC Option” effort long carried by term-limited former State Sens.
NU study boasts $6.4 billion in annual economic impact to state

Feb 11, 2025 | nebraskaexaminer.com | Cindy Gonzalez

18:38 News Story EducationGovernment & PoliticsLabor & Growth State university system faces budget challenges from state, federal levels LINCOLN — Battered by potential financial cuts on both the state and federal levels, the University of Nebraska on Tuesday released a new study touting its value: a reported $6.4 billion economic impact last fiscal year.