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Dems Freak Out as Trump Pushes Winner-Take-All System in Nebraska

As Republicans, including Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) and former President Donald Trump, push for an effort to award all of the state’s electors to the presidential candidate who wins the statewide vote, Democrats are pushing back in Nebraska. It’s a wake-up call for the state. On Tuesday, Pillen officially joined a conservative-led effort to […]

Nebraska GOP Gains ‘Filibuster Proof’ Majority in Unicameral Legislature

Nebraska State Sen. Mike McDonnell (R-5) has announced that he is defecting from the Democratic Party to become a Republican, and has announced that he is defecting from the Democratic Party to become a Republican. It gave the Republicans a “majority that could withstand obstruction.” McDonnell’s change of party will have a major impact on […]

Trump backs Nebraska movement to implement ‘winner-take-all’ electoral system

Former President Trump supports Nebraska’s efforts to change the state’s election system to a “winner-takes-all” system. Nebraska is one of only two states in the United States without a winner-take-all system, the other being Maine. Both states allocate Electoral College votes based on districts, so Democrats could pick up additional delegates from mostly red states. […]

Nebraska governor calls for legislature to reinstate ‘winner-take-all’ electoral system

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) approved The state is scheduled to switch to a “winner-takes-all” system of electoral votes on Tuesday, a change that would put the state in line with other regions and could significantly tilt the 2024 election. Only Nebraska and Maine allocate Electoral College votes by district. In most elections, Republicans win […]

Nebraska lawmakers debate 1 cent sales tax hike

Lawmakers in Nebraska’s unicameral legislature are debating a proposal to increase the state’s sales tax by 1 percent. Among the bill’s provisions are new taxes on candy and soda and a 100% tax on hemp and CBD products. A vote is expected on Tuesday on whether to advance the bill to the second of three […]

Nebraska governor tightens restrictions on gender transition treatments for minors

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Young Nebraska girl mauled by dog

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Nebraska Legislature and governor clash over control of state agencies

Last year, just six months into his term as Nebraska’s attorney general, Mike Hilgers took over his role as inspector general, which oversees the state’s prison system, and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Children’s Services, two of the state’s largest divisions. published an opinion questioning the legality of And the agency […]

Death penalty being sought in only 1 of 2 grisly small-town Nebraska killings

Prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty for only one of two men accused of committing gruesome murders in or near Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, last year. Kierle Williams, who is accused of killing the Rev. Stephen Gutgsell in his church parsonage, has been spared the possibility of the death penalty. William Collins is currently facing the […]