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Abortion becomes hot topic as Nebraska legislators give first-round OK to budget bill 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 1 3334

Nebraska teachers union's new plan calls for classroom diversity, 'cultural proficiency' training 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 4 6229

Nebraska lawmakers will need another $50 million to balance state budget 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 0 3224

Governor, senators field questions at legislative forum 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 2803

Bill helps rural Nebraska towns with few houses for workers 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 1 1251

Senators advance bill requiring Nebraska schools to provide place for students to pump breast milk 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 4336

Berkshire subsidiary on renewable energy push across the West 2 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 3056

Bill would require state licensing of private 'bottle clubs' like Omaha's new BYOB strip club 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1319

Nebraska Legislature's Revenue Committee approves tax reform package 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1158

Ricketts signs bill creating 'Choose Life' specialty license plates 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 4264

Pros and cons of bill to ban workplace bias based on sexual orientation are aired for third year in 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 2 1218

After inmate uprising, legislators talk of re-forming committee to investigate prison problems 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1344

Nebraska law enforcement, Keystone XL pipeline foes prepare for possible protests 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 2727

Nebraska SC Upholds Ruling Same-Sex Couples Can Adopt, Compares State Policy to 'Whites Only' Sign 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 4311

Hey, Omaha!! Go Vote today!!! 0 femmocrat Apr 2017 Apr 2017 3 4235

Good plan for former college campus 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 2935

Rainy-day fund could provide stability for NU students and state of Nebraska 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1185

Senators end ban on teachers wearing religious garb 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1993

Regulator, attorney say oath wasn't broken with outside job 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2005

Nebraska Dems criticized by far-right outlets for giving voter-registration forms to refugees 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 3659

Omaha residents skeptical of streetcar plans, questioning project's $150M price tag 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2793

130-plus citizens, groups file to intervene in approval process for Keystone XL route across state 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 3 3120

Bill to end automatic collection of union dues from state paychecks faces some pushback 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 3474

Senators give final OK to bill barring candidates who owe civil penalties 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 4614

Scheer: Nebraska legislators won't get free meals from lobbyists during debates this session 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 2796

Nebraska lawmakers hear testimony on proposal to allow concealed carry without a permit 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1311

Nebraska Legislature committee crafts early version of tax cut package 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 2806

Thanks to Berkshire's success, Warren Buffett is giving away a fortune that just keeps growing 2 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 3 2810

Two Rallys in Omaha on Saturday, March 25 0 progressoid Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2516

Nebraska lawmakers select bills to prioritize for rest of session, including gun, voter ID measures 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1398

Nebraska Continued...

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Ann Ferlic Ashford considering a run for husband's old seat in 2nd Congressional District 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1400

Gordmans files for bankruptcy protection, will liquidate inventory and assets 3 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 3 1579

Legislators rev up debate on Nebraska's motorcycle helmet law 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1380

Whats should Nebraska's state reptile be? Public can vote for 6 animals 9 Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 5619

Helmet bill is back again in Nebraska Legislature 2 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1684

Bill advanced to undo Nebraska ban on religious garb in classroom 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1793

Columbus woman accused of stealing $90,000 from employer 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1461

Union Pacific fined in federal safety case 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1187

Scottsbluff woman accused of fraud while manager of credit union 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1701

Nebraska county with few people, assets faces huge judgment 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 5 1810

Proposed restrictions would doom payday lending in Nebraska, lenders say 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1711

Supporters say sexual orientation bill is workforce issue 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1654

Sales tax hike would help property taxpayers, avoid 'slash and burn' cuts, supporters say 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1437

Push to put Omaha school pension plan under state control draws scrutiny 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1480

Bill would allow courts to terminate parental rights of convicted rapists 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1781

Businesses coming to Nebraska; now they need to find workers 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1761

Nebraska State Capitol undergoes noisy duct cleaning, possibly for first time in its history 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1485

Assessment puts cost of Omaha streetcar at $156M suggests ways to make project pay for itself 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1388

Indivisible Lincoln - Today! 1 hibbing Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1722

Local gun laws under fire in Nebraska from bill that would make state regulations supreme 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1354

Bold Nebraska still opposed to Keystone XL 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 4 1509

Bill would provide tax exemptions for military retirement pay 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 2 1830

Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska sees surge in volunteers after Trump order 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 2 1468

Omaha employers put muscle behind shared vision of midtown, including long-desired streetcar 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1330

Daughters of Casey Kasem, Mickey Rooney push bill aimed at halting isolation of vulnerable adults 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1303

Nebraska legislators hear from proponents of bill designed to promote hospice care for babies with 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1457

Nebraska resumes search for lethal injection drug suppliers 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1368

State Sen. Bill Kintner to resign after months of criticism, saying you won't have me 'to kick ... 3 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Feb 2017 2 2022

Indivisible Lincoln 3 hibbing Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 2639

Nebraska legislators hear arguments on bill requiring HIV tests for pregnant women 1 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1593

Nebraska Continued...

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Fraternity disputes allegations from Women's March 3 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 1 2343

Kintner reports his car being vandalized 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1616

Nearly 300 fewer employees in state government after Ricketts' hiring freeze 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1510

Charges refiled in alleged theft of $150,000 from Sherwood Foundation 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1317

Legislative bill aimed at making private schools more affordable for some comes under scrutiny 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1436

Nebraska Legislature fails to adopt permanent rules after fierce fight over filibusters 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1459

Nebraska legislators hope Internet sales tax proposals will help narrow budget gap, decrease income 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1393

Nebraska Gov. Ricketts approves new death penalty protocol 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1340

Bill would allow people to buy handguns in Nebraska without a background check 3 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1864

Former detective pleas in fraud case 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1971

Critics say Ricketts' plan to cut income taxes is too drastic, but his plan to cut property taxes is 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1982

Lawmaker makes renewed push to establish paid family and medical leave program in Nebraska 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1256

Ex-Brix worker accused of stealing $110,000 in gift card scheme; unclear if case is related to ... 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2387

Ricketts: Cut budget, reduce taxes 4 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2525

Nebraska lawmaker to bring back call for convention of states 1 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 1 2790

Pressure on as Nebraska lawmakers face five hefty challenges this legislative session 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2435

Reform for Nebraskas Future coalition wants to 'rebalance' state's tax structure 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2620

Omaha mother charged after 2-year-olds blood-alcohol level measures three times the legal limit 1 TexasTowelie Dec 2016 Dec 2016 2 2896

Ricketts: We will cut government 1 TexasTowelie Dec 2016 Dec 2016 3 2592

Changes in income,  sales and property taxes are all possible as new legislative session looms 1 TexasTowelie Dec 2016 Dec 2016 1 2452

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