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DHHS ‘error’ in case of Nebraskan with disabilities hits home with state lawmaker

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner BELLEVUE, Nebraska — Isaac Rountree’s parents were more than puzzled when their adult child, a member of the state’s developmentally disabled community, was suddenly cut from his Medicaid coverage.  The rationale from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services made no sense to the Rountrees, who felt […]

Dem primary fundraising in Nebraska’s 2nd District tightens as GOP race narrows

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha passed business owner and political action committee co-founder Denise Powell in fundraising for the fourth quarter of 2025 in the six-candidate Democratic primary to represent Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, according to federal campaign finance reports.   Powell still leads in overall […]

OPINION: Needle moving, social contracting, teacher listing

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Three thoughts … Racism used to have some juice. It meant something. It moved the needle. Bigotry — in individuals, groups or countries — was booed, banned and boycotted.  Today? Apparently not so much. After the president reposted a repugnant video with a racist trope of former President […]