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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Nebraska's lawmakers, in their own words, discussed what they liked about the recent legislative ...
08/06/2025

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Nebraska's lawmakers, in their own words, discussed what they liked about the recent legislative session and what they didn't. They also talked about what they plan to prioritize in the future.

From Zach Wendling:

The Nebraska Examiner invited all 49 lawmakers to review the most recent legislative session, and 43 responded as of the time of publication.

INNOVATION DISTRICT: The future North Omaha ‘innovation district’ launching with $30 million in state funding is the top...
08/05/2025

INNOVATION DISTRICT: The future North Omaha ‘innovation district’ launching with $30 million in state funding is the topic of a community workshop hosted Thursday by the Omaha Inland Port Authority.

From Cindy Gonzalez:

https://buff.ly/ltuF3HY

Public input is sought to shape a North Omaha "innovation district' to be buoyed by a $30 million state grant.

BETO IN NEBRASKA: Former Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke is in Nebraska Tuesday to highlight the House redistri...
08/05/2025

BETO IN NEBRASKA: Former Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke is in Nebraska Tuesday to highlight the House redistricting push by Texas Republicans and hear from Nebraskans about America’s future.

From Juan Salinas II:

Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke argues helping Texas Democrats to stop President Donald Trump's redistricting push is critical for Democrats.

IMMIGRATION JAIL HERE? Nebraska is on a short list for a state-run, federally funded migrant detention center built to o...
08/05/2025

IMMIGRATION JAIL HERE? Nebraska is on a short list for a state-run, federally funded migrant detention center built to operate much like Florida's “Alligator Alcatraz.”

From Cindy Gonzalez:

https://buff.ly/owo9ftZ

Nebraska reportedly is under consideration to host a state-run immigration detention center launched in the likeness of "Alligator Alcatraz."

WHO RUNS THE RIVER? A state proposal to shift management of the scenic Niobrara River to Nebraska and locals from the fe...
08/05/2025

WHO RUNS THE RIVER? A state proposal to shift management of the scenic Niobrara River to Nebraska and locals from the federal government has drummed up some old feelings between landowners and recreational users.

From Paul Hammel:

A proposal to shift management of Nebraska’s scenic Niobrara River to the state and local entities has stirred interest and concerns.

ICYMI: Nebraska's economic output shrunk by a significant margin in the first quartion of 2025, according to federal sta...
08/05/2025

ICYMI: Nebraska's economic output shrunk by a significant margin in the first quartion of 2025, according to federal statistics.

From Erin Bamer:

Nebraska tied with Iowa for the largest losses of Gross Domestic Product in the first quarter of 2025, of 6.1%, according to federal report.

AI ORDER: An executive order signed by President Donald Trump last week seeks to remove “ideological agendas” from artif...
08/05/2025

AI ORDER: An executive order signed by President Donald Trump last week seeks to remove “ideological agendas” from artificial intelligence models sold to the federal government, but it’s not exactly clear how the policy would be enforced.

From States Newsroom:

An order by President Donald Trump seeks to remove “ideological agendas” from artificial intelligence models sold to the federal government.

MILLIONS IN PAYMENTS? The Nebraska State Auditor is taking aim at the probation office — alleging that an “extraordinary...
08/04/2025

MILLIONS IN PAYMENTS? The Nebraska State Auditor is taking aim at the probation office — alleging that an “extraordinary” spike in state costs was at least partly spurred by a lack of sufficient financial oversight.

From Cindy Gonzalez:

https://buff.ly/VhQq5V5

Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley's office targeted the state's probation services, questioning "millions" of dollars in state spending.

DOJ DATA REQUEST: The Justice Department plans to ask all 50 states for detailed info about voting and elections systems...
08/04/2025

DOJ DATA REQUEST: The Justice Department plans to ask all 50 states for detailed info about voting and elections systems.

From Stateline:

The Justice Department says the department will seek voting and election information from all 50 states, a national group says.

COMMENTARY FROM AYOUB: Governing by ballot initiative is a tedious, meandering process, often exacerbated by lengthy cam...
08/04/2025

COMMENTARY FROM AYOUB: Governing by ballot initiative is a tedious, meandering process, often exacerbated by lengthy campaigns to gather petition signatures and court filings disputing everything from language to intent. Nevertheless, that’s our way of doing things.

Governing by ballot initiative is a tedious, meandering process. But I respect that once the votes have been counted, game over.

IMMIGRATION LAWSUIT: The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska announced Friday that it had filed a federal civil r...
08/04/2025

IMMIGRATION LAWSUIT: The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska announced Friday that it had filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against federal and local immigration authorities on behalf of a single mother arrested during the June 10 Glenn Valley Foods raid.

From Cindy Gonzalez:

ACLU of Nebraska has filed a legal challenge to the prolonged jailing of an immigrant arrested during the June 10 ICE raid in Omaha.

MEETING TODAY: The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission meets today in Lincoln. Get ready for what they might discuss.Fr...
08/04/2025

MEETING TODAY: The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission meets today in Lincoln. Get ready for what they might discuss.

From Zach Wendling:

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission meets Monday for a general discussion of state laws and research around the medicine.

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