Nebraska GOP fails to pass ‘winner-take-all’ election overhaul
An attempt to make Nebraska’s elections a “winner-take-all” format failed this week. State Sen. Julie Slama on Wednesday attached the election overhaul bill to an unrelated bill, LB1300, with the goal of making changes before the Legislature adjourns on April 18. It fell short of the required 23 votes and ultimately failed with a vote […]
Nebraska lawmakers overwhelmingly reject Trump-backed ‘winner-take-all’ electoral system
Efforts to change Nebraska to a “winner-take-all” electoral system despite support from former President Trump, Gov. Jim Pillen (R-Neb.), and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) , failed in a key procedural vote late Wednesday. Nebraska). Changing the distribution of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes, a Republican-dominated state, could bring it in line with most other states in […]
Trump praises Nebraska governor for support of ‘winner-take-all’ electoral system
Former President Trump on Tuesday praised Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) for supporting a “winner-takes-all” system for the state’s electoral votes. Changing Nebraska’s vote count would bring it in line with most of the rest of the state and could help Mr. Trump win additional electoral votes this November. President Trump said Tuesday: “Nebraska Governor […]
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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