Man accused of killing a priest in Nebraska pleads not guilty
A man accused of killing a priest in a small Nebraska town pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree murder and other charges. Kierle Williams, 43, of Sioux City, Iowa, is also charged with using a deadly weapon to commit a felony, robbery and possession of a weapon by a prohibited person. His next court date […]
Bill to Allow Armed Teachers for Classroom Defense on Move in Nebraska
Nebraska Sen. Tom Brewer (R) is pushing a bill that would allow teachers and other school staff to be armed to protect classrooms in the state’s schools. Associated Press report Brewer emphasizes Nebraska’s unique situation. In Nebraska, so many schools are located in rural areas, which increases law enforcement response times. Brewer suggested that teachers […]
Nebraska Republicans introduce bills to intertwine religion with public education
Conservative lawmakers in Nebraska introduced multiple bills Monday to tie religion into public school curriculum. Bills introduced in the state Assembly’s Education Committee include one that would give parents more control over local school library books and curriculum, and one that would allow public school students to participate in out-of-school religious classes. It includes a […]
Nebraska lawmaker behind school choice law targets process that could repeal it
Omaha state Sen. Lou Ann Linehan has introduced a bill aimed at streamlining the process for removing names from referendum petitions. The proposed bill would allow people to remove their names from petitions by sending a signed letter to the Nebraska Secretary of State. Linehan claims petition activists misled voters into signing a petition calling […]
Nebraska considers amending law to allow needle exchanges
Nebraska is proposing a bill that would allow pharmacies and health care programs to distribute hypodermic needles used for illegal drugs to prevent the spread of the disease. bill 307 The bill passed the Nebraska state House on a 37-2 vote, but must be approved by another vote before it is ultimately referred to Republican […]