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House lawmakers discuss gas stove bills

House Republicans turn up the heat on two bills to block a nationwide gas stove ban

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jamie Bittner
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives started to debate two bills that would block any attempt to regulate the kitchen appliance.

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Nebraska amendment banning minors from ‘drag’ performances fails

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
An amendment prohibiting minors from attending live events featuring “male or female impersonators” failed in the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday.

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Senators urge the President to use his constitutional powers if no deal is reached

President pressured to invoke 14th amendment to raise the debt ceiling if deal isn’t reached

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:49 AM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Negotiations between the President & top GOP leaders have progressed but have not yet produced a deal.

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Committee votes for Brewer’s voter ID proposal; Slama vows floor fight against ‘abomination’

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:29 PM CDT
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By Aaron Sanderford, Nebraska Examiner
Last-minute tweaks to a potential compromise amendment implementing voter ID in Nebraska ran up against a deadline for scheduling floor debate that forced members of the Legislature’s Government and Military Affairs Committee to take sides.

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Medical marijuana advocates file petition to place issue on 2024 ballot

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 1:44 PM CDT
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By Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner
Advocates for medical marijuana announced plans Thursday to mount an initiative petition drive to place the issue on the 2024 ballot.

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State Sen. Mike Jacobson of North Platte speaks with Kathleen Kauth of Omaha on Thursday, April...

LB 574 advances to final round with Hansen’s amendment, combining gender-affirming care & abortion restrictions

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 8:33 PM CDT
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By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner
The session-long fight in some Nebraska lawmakers’ efforts to further restrict abortion and restrict some gender-affirming care for minors progressed forward Tuesday evening, with the majority of state senators voting in favor of State Senator Ben Hansen’s amendment and the bill itself.

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Sen. Ed Markey stands with activists who want to expand the Supreme Court

Bill to expand U.S. Supreme Court reintroduced in Congress

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Senator Markey, Rep. Cori Bush call for expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court to 13 justices.

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Lawmakers say the legislation would save parents significant money

Bill promises to lower childcare costs for families, increase pay for workers

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
The bill would also expand access to Pre-K and Head Start programs in addition to increasing worker wages.

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Suzanne Geist announced she resigned from the state legislature Wednesday to focus on her...

Suzanne Geist resigns from legislature to go ‘all in’ on Lincoln mayor race

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT
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By 10/11 NOW
Suzanne Geist announced she resigned from the state legislature Wednesday to focus on her campaign to become Lincoln's next mayor.

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Nebraska Secretary of State Robert Evnen testified Tuesday in Washington D.C.

Nebraska Secretary of State Robert Evnen testifies in D.C. on election security

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:59 PM CDT
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By Ryan Valenta
The topic of election security has made it all the way to lawmakers in Washington D.C. who worry that the spread of misinformation is starting to take cause problems for polling workers voting places and those overseeing elections.
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Climate activists say President broke ‘promise’ by approving the Willow Oil Project

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.

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Bill to make it financially easier for students to attend private school advances in Unicameral

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 1:35 PM CST
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By 10/11 NOW
The Nebraska Legislature passed the Opportunity Scholarships Act in a 33 to 12 cloture vote and it will now move on to the next steps in the legislative process.

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Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushes for legislation that would require relabeling of plant-based milks following release of new FDA guidance 

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
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By Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.

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Restoring rights for felons a rare bipartisan voting change

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 12:31 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
TJ King had candidates and causes to support, but couldn’t vote in Nebraska’s last election.

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Concealed carry bill hits Nebraska Unicameral debate floor

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:58 PM CST
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By Ryan Valenta
Getting rid of the need for conceal carry permits in Nebraska has been attempted before. Nebraska lawmakers have brought that issue to the legislative debate floor once again.

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Omaha senator continues Nebraska Legislature filibuster

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST
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By 6 News staff reports
The one-woman filibuster of the Nebraska Legislature continued Tuesday.

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Senator Pete Ricketts comments on one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 1:56 PM CST
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By Abigail Carrera
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts released a video statement commenting on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Senator calls for unicameral to take action on economic crisis, not “cable news clickbait” legislation

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 1:05 PM CST
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By Bayley Bischof
The Nebraska Unicameral adjourned for the day Thursday after a filibuster by Omaha senator Machaela Cavanaugh didn’t allow any of the bills on the agenda to move forward.

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‘Heartbeat’ abortion bill and measure blocking gender-altering procedures sent to full Legislature

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 11:37 AM CST
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By Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner
A legislative committee advanced controversial bills Wednesday evening to make abortion less accessible and ban minors from obtaining gender-altering procedures.

Election

Lawmakers push to reform laws as majority of United States legalize marijuana

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.

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Six-week abortion ban on doorstep of becoming law, tally shows

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 9:14 AM CST
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By Sara Gentzler, Flatwater Free Press
Based on interviews and a tally by the Flatwater Free Press, the bill appears to need just two Republican votes to have enough support to become law.

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Nebraska pet insurance bill clears first round of proposals

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:26 PM CST
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By KSNB Local4
A bill that would create a state regulatory framework for the sale of pet insurance, which covers pet illness and accidents, advances from general file.

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Lawmakers take a hard look at the dangers teens & kids can face online

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.

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Education Committee holds hearing on the ‘Sports and Spaces Act’

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 10:40 PM CST
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By Samantha Bernt
The Unicameral's Education Committee started another week of the legislative session hearing testimony on another controversial transgender bill, this one dealing with youth sports.

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Nebraska bill would provide free school lunches to all public schools

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 10:10 PM CST
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By Marlo Lundak
The bill went before Nebraska's Education Committee Monday afternoon, and members heard testimony from around a dozen Nebraskans.

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Senator Justin Wayne introduces bill to decriminalize Marijuana

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 9:58 AM CST
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By Ryan Valenta
Along with other bills attempting to legalize marijuana, Senator Wayne introduced LB22 aiming to decriminalize the use and possession of marijuana.

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‘Let Them Grow’ bill draws lots of divided testifiers

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:16 PM CST
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By Samantha Bernt
The bill, LB 574, deals with controversial transgender issues. It would ban gender-altering procedures on minors.

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Nebraska families await decision on ‘most conservative medical cannabis bill in U.S.’

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:15 PM CST
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By Brent Weber
Many Nebraska families are waiting with bated breath as a bill to legalize medical cannabis is again before lawmakers in Lincoln.

Election

Ethan Clark announces candidacy for State Legislature

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:37 AM CST
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By Tristen Winder
Wednesday, Ethan Clark of Ord announced his candidacy for the 41st Legislative District in the Nebraska Unicameral.

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Nebraska delegates react to State of the Union address

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 8:45 AM CST
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By Samantha Bernt
President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Those who represent Nebraska in Washington had this to say in response.

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Platte Institute and Proponents of LB783 call for repeal of community college property taxes

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:44 PM CST
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By Ryan Valenta
Proponents like the Platte Institute, as well as opponents to LB783 testified to a committee hearing on Thursday regarding the bill's intent to repeal community college property taxes.

Election

Lawmakers call for investigation against gun company that they say is marketing to kids

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.

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Bill would repeal helmet law for certain motorcyclists

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:27 PM CST
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By Unicameral Update
Current state law requires that an individual wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle or moped.

Election

‘Life at conception’ act reintroduced in Congress as Republicans control the House

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:56 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)

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Pete Ricketts sworn in as Nebraska’s newest Senator

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 2:41 PM CST
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By Gina Dvorak
Former Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is now officially a U.S. Senator.

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Nebraska anti-abortion bill criticized by Nebraska doctors

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:47 AM CST
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By Bella Caracta
Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the now-overturned decision that gave women the federal right to an abortion.

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York County Sheriff fined after appearing in campaign ad

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:40 PM CST
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By 10/11 NOW
The York County Sheriff was fined $1,000 for violating a Nebraska Statute by appearing in a televised campaign ad while wearing his uniform.

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Nebraska senators adopt rules that will govern the legislature for the next two years

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM CST
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By Bayley Bischof
Nebraska senators adopted permanent rules for the 108th legislative session Thursday morning after a nine hour committee hearing last week sorting through more than 50 proposed changes.

Election

Republicans push abortion restrictions as March for Life rally comes to Washington D.C.

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
Days before the March for Life rally, the House GOP advanced a measure called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”

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Gov. Pillen, state senators unveil Nebraska property tax relief legislation package

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM CST
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By Gina Dvorak
Gov. Jim Pillen welcomed a handful of Nebraska state senators to his news conference Wednesday morning to talk about further tax relief proposals they will be introducing during this legislative session.

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New bill pushes to give tenants more rights in Nebraska

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 5:18 PM CST
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By Craig Nigrelli
It’s called the Residential Tenant Clean Slate Act and it’s designed to give renters more rights so their past does not drag them down.

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Pillen appoints Ricketts as Nebraska’s new Senator

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 9:22 AM CST
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By Gina Dvorak and Brian Mastre
It’s official: Former Gov. Pete Ricketts is heading to Washington, D.C., to become Nebraska’s next senator.

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Republicans flex their new House majority with new committee chairs

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:47 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
House Republican leadership announces new committee and conference chairs.

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Nebraska 2023 Unicameral committee assignments finalized

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
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By 6 News staff reports
Nebraska state senators introduced dozens more bills on Friday as the 108th Legislative session begins to take shape.

Election

Pillen announces hires on communications team

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 2:37 PM CST
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By 6 News staff reports
Gov. Jim Pillen announced two hires for his communications team Monday.

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Nebraska Gov. Pillen creates Broadband Office to improve connectivity across Nebraska

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 3:57 PM CST
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By Zane Culjat
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced the signing of an executive order Friday creating a new Broadband Office for the state.

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Nebraska legislators begin filing bills for 2023 Unicameral session

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
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By 6 News staff reports
The Nebraska Legislature began its new session Wednesday with several new members, a new incoming Republican governor, and nearly $1 billion in cash.

Election

How the U.S. will pick its next House speaker

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 8:47 AM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
Current Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, is the frontrunner to become the next speaker of the House, but he is short on the votes required

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Nebraska minimum wage to increase to $10.50 starting Jan. 1

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 12:07 PM CST
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By Jacob Comer
Nebraska’s minimum wage will increase annually until 2026 after voters passed an initiative in November.

Election

Afghan refugees left in limbo as Congress fails to act on bill

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 2:37 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
Legislation to sort out Afghan refugee status remains stalled in Congress.
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