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Capitol security bill weighs new safety measures vs. gun rights and self-protection

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Metal detectors and increased security presence will be the new norm at some high-profile hearings in the Nebraska State Capitol. Pictured is the first day the new protocol was rolled out for “annotated” hearings. Jan. 28, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers will gather public feedback […]

OPINION: Property taxpayers should pay attention this year

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Farmers are facing an uncertain future with disruption in Washington and abroad. Shown is a corn field in Saunders County, Nebraska, just outside of Ashland, in August 2022. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner) Rural Nebraska must stay vigilant to happenings in Lincoln. Without vigilance, there will be efforts to throw […]