‘It’s a workforce issue,’ Nebraska lawmakers say of child care subsidy bill they advanced
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A proposal supporters say is key to making Nebraska child care more affordable so more parents can stay in the workforce took a step forward Monday despite objections that businesses, not government, should bear the brunt of the costs. Legislative Bill 304 would permanently keep income […]
DNC plans ‘registration blitz’ in Nebraska after recent years’ decrease in Democrats
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — National Democrats aim to help the Nebraska Democratic Party increase the number of registered Democrats in the state. The DNC announced plans Monday for a “registration blitz” this week across the state, including on college campuses, as the state’s second largest party tries to close the […]
Nebraska Legislature approves Maureen Larsen’s appointment as DED director
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers confirmed Maureen Larsen’s appointment as director of the state Department of Economic Development despite some reservations from the committee that interviewed her. The Legislature approved Larsen’s confirmation Monday in a 32-1 vote. Gov. Jim Pillen appointed Larsen as interim director in July, replacing former […]
Registered sex offender banned from multiple Omaha metro school districts after approaching students
Read the full article on KMTV 3 SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) – A registered sex offender has been banned from multiple Omaha metro school districts after approaching female students and trespassing on school properties over the past several months. Registered sex offender Nyoak K. Nyoak was banned from Ralston High School after approaching female students […]
Nebraska workers’ comp changes to fight firefighter cancer fail to advance
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A legislative effort that could make it easier for Nebraska firefighters to receive workers’ compensation for cancers went up in smoke Monday on the bill’s fifth day of debate. Legislative Bill 400, from State Sen. Dave Wordekemper of Fremont, would have given professional and volunteer firefighters the […]
Nebraska Dem Senate candidate voted for Trump, attended conservative training session
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska Democratic U.S. Senate candidate William Forbes told CNN that he voted for President Donald Trump and attended a training session earlier this year for conservative candidates, activists and staff. CNN reports that Forbes, an anti-abortion pastor and registered Democrat from Paxton, said he attended a […]
March 26: Metro Transit Board approves funding plan, reviews service changes
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Then there were six: Leuschen drops out of NE-02 U.S. House Dem primary
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Omaha native James Leuschen is dropping his bid for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Leuschen, an economic policy staffer for several members of Congress over the past two decades, said he wants to focus on his kids and said running for office and […]
March 23: Ralston School Board approves early graduation, reviews programs and policies
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Is another term for Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen inevitable?
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Some look at Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s second term as inevitable. Sure, Pillen faces questions about a $2.5 million no-bid state contract that is under investigation by the Lincoln Police Department. Yes, Nebraska’s most influential political consultant left his campaign after the candidate filing deadline. And […]