Gov. Pillen’s office responds to questions about last week’s town hall comments
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Last Tuesday, Governor Pillen used the derogatory word multiple times in his responses during his town hall. “He did real harm to our most vulnerable population and their families and and to me, he owes his constituents an apology,” said Shelley Gillen, whose son […]
Nebraska proposes requiring kids to take state-mandated reading test to move on from third grade
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Brian Maher, Nebraska’s education commissioner, reads a book to a group of mostly 3-year-olds Monday as he and others launch a statewide project to boost reading skills of pre-kindergarteners. The kickoff was at an Educare of Omaha at Indian Hill, 3110 W St., on Oct. 30, 2023. (Cindy […]
Nebraska population rises slightly, as international growth reverses
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner New Census state population estimates are reflected in this graphic, which features components of Nebraska’s population change from 2010 to 2025. In the last year reflected, the state’s population increased by 0.61% overall, reaching an estimated 2,018,006 residents. Red represents the trend line for natural change (births and […]
Iowa, Nebraska lawmakers continue push for year-round E15 as farm economy sputters
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Farmers in Nebraska and Iowa say they’re hurting as corn prices remain low, and lawmakers are frustrated that a recent funding bill didn’t include a provision that could have helped create new markets for corn products. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW E15 fuel could help […]
Nebraska will no longer divert foster care survivor benefits toward costs of care
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, seated at center, holds up a newly signed executive order barring state health officials from diverting federal survivor benefits for youths in foster care to cover the costs of their care. Behind the governor are, from left, State Sen. Brian Hardin of Gering, chair […]
DHHS won’t seek to cap Medicaid waiver caregiver hours for Nebraskans with disabilities, elderly
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Signs urge the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to protect two Medicaid waivers for aging Nebraskans, those with disabilities and those who need care after a traumatic brain injury. Jan. 14, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will […]
Jan. 22: Metro Transit Board reviews ridership gains, service concerns and 2026 leadership
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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission could regulate patients, caregivers, doctors in new bill
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Commissioners Dr. Monica Oldenburg of Lincoln, Lorelle Mueting of Gretna and retired Judge J. Michael Coffey of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission. Oct. 7, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission could be granted broader power to regulate patients, caregivers and health care practitioners than […]
Omaha’s ‘Little Italy’ youth, via art, fortify bridge to Italian sister city Carlentini
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Students at Pine Elementary School in Omaha’s Little Italy area react to hearing they will be in the news for artwork they made as part of a cultural exchange program with Carlentini, Italy, a sister city of Omaha. Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Some of the art will be […]
Effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition rates for certain immigrant students faces foes
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Class change time on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus in September 2024. (Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — Opponents far outnumbered supporters Monday of two legislative proposals seeking to throw out parts of a 20-year-old Nebraska law allowing certain undocumented immigrants who grew up and graduated in the […]