A bill that would implement winner-take-all in Nebraska faces an uncertain future as a key Republican lawmaker said he won’t back it. Sen. Merv Riepe, who would be crucial to overcome a likely filibuster,

The Legislature will have a hearing on LB3, the proposed bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

In his 30-minute address, Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke spoke of the judicial branch's accomplishments and sought collaboration with the Legislature to make the courts easier to a

A bill introduced in the Legislature aims to make it harder for state-hired insurance companies to aggressively audit therapists providing mental health help to low-income Nebraskans.

Nebraskans came out in big numbers Thursday to criticize — but mostly to defend — the state’s unusual system of awarding Electoral College votes for president by congressional district. State Sen. Rita Sanders of Bellevue,

Months after voters repealed a program that appropriated $10 million per year for scholarships to private and faith-based schools, multiple Nebraska lawmakers introduced bills in hopes of reviving it.

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) -Lawmakers can no longer give a “soft no” against ending debate or passing legislation during the Nebraska Legislature’s third and final stage of debate ...

Right now, Nebraska law says a juvenile can be charged as an adult for a violent crime if they are between the ages of 14-18. This new bill, if passed, would lower that age to 12. LB 556 was officially introduced by Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston on Wednesday at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen.

An Omaha mother and her daughters encouraged state lawmakers Tuesday to revive school choice legislation to help thousands of other Nebraska families. Christina Chvala of Omaha, flanked by her daughters — 14-year-old Olu,

As Nebraska's attorney general implored lawmakers Wednesday to outlaw the hemp-derived THC products for sale in shops statewide, retailers pleaded with senators to regulate the industry instead.

A new bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature proposes a legal tool to address neglectful property owners who allow their homes to fall into disrepair.

Nebraskans filled the halls of the state Capitol Thursday afternoon, most of them there to oppose two proposals to restore a winner-take-all model for the state's future presidential