Nebraska push on winner-take-all electoral votes takes another hit in legislature
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Quick Glance: Nebraska legislators resist Trump's push for Electoral College change
- Nebraska legislators blocked the attempt to change the allocation of Electoral College votes despite pressure from Trump.
- The proposal to award all electoral votes to the statewide winner failed.
- The debate focused on enhancing Nebraska's political power.
- Nebraska divides its electoral votes to engage candidates with a broader spectrum of constituents.
Teen found dead at Pillen Family Farms unit in central Nebraska: A 17-year-old boy was found dead Monday at a Pillen Family Farms operation near the village of ...
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Nebraska state lawmakers face Trump-fueled push to change electoral vote system: Nebraska is one of only two states that divides its electoral votes among ...
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Trump and GOP leaders push to change Nebraska electoral votes to winner-take-all: Donald Trump and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen are calling on the state’s ...
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Another Red-Blue Divide: Money to Feed Kids in the Summer: Congress passed bipartisan legislation to provide families that rely on subsidized school meals with ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/politics/school-meals-summer-ebt.html
Nebraska lawmakers reject Gov. Jim Pillen's scaled-back property tax plan: Gov. Jim Pillen came up empty-handed Thursday in his quest to reduce property taxes by ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-lawmakers-reject-gov-jim-pillens-scaled-back-property-tax-plan/article_16a8cc60-fc40-11ee-9c8c-2777b5b114ba.html
OSHA investigating teen's death at a Pillen Family Farm in central Nebraska: The tragic death of a 17-year-old boy at a Pillen Family Farm last week is being ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/osha-investigating-teens-death-at-a-pillen-family-farm-in-central-nebraska/article_fa3c09c4-f65f-11ee-ad49-234c11f845ab.html
Jim Pillen: Nebraska lawmakers against my property tax plan are for a tax increase
omaha.com/opinion/column/jim-pillen-nebraska-lawmakers-against-my-property-tax-plan-are-for-a-tax-increase/article_d6124478-f04c-11ee-84d2-1be76a30e3d6.html
Scaled-back property tax plan prompts special session speculation in Nebraska: Will Gov. Jim Pillen call lawmakers into special session to reach his property tax ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/scaled-back-property-tax-plan-prompts-special-session-speculation-in-nebraska/article_a8288316-f8f2-11ee-a934-e31664fd860e.html
Nebraska lawmakers fail to override needle exchange bill veto: Nebraska state lawmakers failed to override Gov. Jim Pillen’s (R) veto of a needle exchange ...
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said he is open to a variety of ideas as long as the 40% mark is reached.
“This is a living, breathing piece but we have to solve it ... Show more omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-gov-jim-pillen-calls-40-property-tax-cut-critical-to-get-done-this-year/article_d027a43a-da4a-11ee-8098-2795248f7da6.html
Nebraska bill to allow hypodermic needle distribution fails on veto override attempt
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-bill-to-allow-hypodermic-needle-distribution-fails-on-veto-override-attempt/article_2ee6d6ae-e07b-11ee-a1e4-c3e528eb8ceb.html
The Public Pulse: Outstanding photojournalism; Political meddling; Praise for Public Works
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Nebraska Lawmakers Sustain Veto of Needle Exchange Bill: As the harm reduction approach to illegal drug use loses favor across the country ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/nebraska-drugs-needle-exchange.html
Nebraska governor blames university leadership for AD Trev Alberts' sudden departure for Texas A&M
apnews.com/article/nebraska-governor-jim-pillen-alberts-4dff2bd9ebb8e77ea23bd7ea390cfa3b
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen calls 40% property tax cut 'critical' to get done this year
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-gov-jim-pillen-calls-40-property-tax-cut-critical-to-get-done-this-year/article_d027a43a-da4a-11ee-8098-2795248f7da6.html
Gov. Jim Pillen opts Nebraska into summer food aid program after previous rejection
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/gov-jim-pillen-opts-nebraska-into-summer-food-aid-program-after-previous-rejection/article_70a03994-c9bc-11ee-a2f7-17f084c905bf.html
State's attorney: Nebraska employee union used labor dispute to grow ranks: The attorney representing Nebraska's executive branch in its ongoing labor dispute ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/states-attorney-nebraska-employee-union-used-labor-dispute-to-grow-ranks/article_de9a2310-ddb0-5b5a-aca4-1c45389635f4.html
In reversal, Nebraska governor accepts federal dollars to feed low-income kids: Jim Pillen breaks with 14 other Republican governors to enroll in Summer EBT ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/20/food-kids-summer-ebt-nebraska-governor
Under Pressure From Angry Students, GOP Gov Reverses on Federal Summer Meals Funding
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Nearly halfway through Nebraska's legislative session, Gov. Jim Pillen is standing by his goal of reducing property taxes by 40% ... Show more
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen joins other Republicans for security briefing at border: Nebraska's Jim Pillen was among 13 Republican governors who visited Eagle Pass ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-gov-jim-pillen-joins-other-republicans-for-security-briefing-at-border/article_6f9ad618-c376-11ee-accf-7bd27e3f60e9.html
Jim Pillen, university offer new scholarship, aiming to keep best and brightest in Nebraska
omaha.com/news/state-regional/education/jim-pillen-university-offer-new-scholarship-aiming-to-keep-best-and-brightest-in-nebraska/article_16b04fdc-c44e-11ee-ac26-2f33fce5bc24.html
A key lawmaker intends to forge ahead with Gov. Jim Pillen's plan for cutting property taxes, despite opposition to most pieces of the proposal. Show more
Midlands Voices: 313% hike in cigarette tax would hit low-income Nebraskans, small business
omaha.com/opinion/column/midlands-voices-313-hike-in-cigarette-tax-would-hit-low-income-nebraskans-small-business/article_f0829ad6-c1e6-11ee-a413-cb4e0eae95f4.html
Jim Pillen, other governors to travel to Texas for border security update: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Maj. Gen. Craig Strong of the Nebraska National Guard are ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/jim-pillen-other-governors-to-travel-to-texas-for-border-security-update/article_336b38e8-0f90-547e-8b37-9e169357559d.html
Pillen tours Lincoln Public Schools' Career Academy to learn about student opportunities
omaha.com/news/state-regional/education/pillen-lps-career-academy-scc/article_2c047f00-0dc7-5721-a465-46bd596df383.html
Nebraska governor reverses course and says state will take federal funding to feed children
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Two Nebraska bills would train educators on how to teach students to read effectively
omaha.com/news/local/education/two-nebraska-bills-would-train-educators-on-how-to-teach-students-to-read-effectively/article_cc4c6360-b933-11ee-a37c-bf4707b160d3.html
Quick Glance: Ally Batenhorst Transfers from Nebraska to USC
- Ally Batenhorst will play her final college season for the University of Southern California as a graduate transfer.
- USC will join the Big Ten this fall.
- Batenhorst also plans to compete in beach volleyball for one season at USC, known for its top program with five NCAA championships.
- She intends to pursue professional volleyball after her college career.
Nebraska state agencies say they can end remote work options now despite legal battle
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-state-agencies-say-they-can-end-remote-work-options-now-despite-legal-battle/article_1d1880ba-b6f2-11ee-94ab-4ffacd8b88f8.html
Nebraska announces $234 million in grants for North, South Omaha economic recovery
omaha.com/news/local/nebraska-announces-234-million-in-grants-for-north-south-omaha-economic-recovery/article_41bf07ee-bc98-11ee-8d8a-03d1d784f4b9.html
The Public Pulse: Feed the pigs, not the kids?; Digital divide; Kudos to Public Works
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-feed-the-pigs-not-the-kids-digital-divide-kudos-to-public-works/article_e9246e64-b542-11ee-b0c6-f3763101109b.html
Column: Children should not go hungry in Nebraska: Sheritha Jones writes that Gov. Pillen's decision to reject a program to help feed Nebraska's neediest ...
omaha.com/opinion/column/column-children-should-not-go-hungry-in-nebraska/article_14b1491c-afcb-11ee-9006-bf94a8fa34bc.html
Jim Pillen makes Nebraska property taxes the centerpiece of second State of the State
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/jim-pillen-makes-nebraska-property-taxes-the-centerpiece-of-second-state-of-the-state/article_8623617a-b58e-11ee-a34b-a7dd8c64bd67.html
Read Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen's full 2024 State of the State address: Gov. Jim Pillen delivered his second State of the State address on Thursday, Jan. 18 ...
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Gov. Pillen declares state of emergency in Nebraska: Gov. Jim Pillen declared an emergency Saturday as state and county crews worked to dig out from the ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/gov-pillen-declares-state-of-emergency-in-nebraska/article_2d015c14-b25a-11ee-9da6-db821dc15bf5.html
Former State Sen. Ernie Chambers has joined those calling for Gov. Jim Pillen to change his mind about a new federal program that could keep about 150 ... Show more omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/ernie-chambers-others-plead-for-pillen-to-accept-summer-food-aid-for-nebraska-children/article_f8934984-a5c4-11ee-8631-cf67b795c1a4.html
Quick Glance: New Entertainment and Sports Center with Restaurant and Pickleball Courts Coming to Omaha's Tranquility Park
- A new entertainment and sports center with restaurant and pickleball courts will open next year in Omaha's Tranquility Park.
- The company Chicken N Pickle from Kansas City will open its first Nebraska location in Omaha.
- The restaurant and pickleball courts are scheduled to open in 2025.
- There will be a comprehensive park renovation, including new sports fields, parking, and concessions.
Pillen property tax plan would hike Nebraska sales, cigarette taxes: Gov. Jim Pillen is floating a plan to trim property taxes by raising state sales taxes to a ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/pillen-property-tax-plan-would-hike-nebraska-sales-cigarette-taxes/article_e6751f3a-aa4b-11ee-b4ec-632704842943.html
Nebraska Governor Stands By Rejection Of Federal Funds To Feed Hungry Kids: “I don’t believe in welfare,” Republican Gov. Jim Pillen said of declining a federal ...
huffpost.com/entry/nebraska-governor-reject-summer-electronic-benefits-transfer-children-federal-program_n_65906194e4b0cd3cf0e57a6c
New US aid program: Iowa governor rejects meal subsidies for students because of "obesity"
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Ernie Chambers, others plead for Pillen to accept summer food aid for Nebraska children
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Pillen backs off tax hike to ease Nebraska property taxes, says plan not 'spelled out' yet
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/pillen-backs-off-tax-hike-to-ease-nebraska-property-taxes-says-plan-not-spelled-out/article_52672f00-ae37-11ee-af94-af81d5a80d9b.html
Omaha City Council approves $450,000 settlement from Cox, proclaims Omaha Supernovas Day
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Pillen's State of the State speech to target Nebraska property tax cuts: Gov. Jim Pillen is expected to focus on cutting property taxes by 40% when he delivers ...
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The Public Pulse: What is welfare?; Bad behavior by losing candidates: Public Pulse writers sound off on Gov. Jim Pillen for rejecting a new federal program that ...
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-what-is-welfare-bad-behavior-by-losing-candidates/article_4740190c-a987-11ee-8f27-a7a0ff4bedbc.html
Nebraska commission says the state violated order to pause return-to-office mandate
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/employees-union-nape-nebraska-violated-order-return-to-office/article_4581df34-ce97-5aee-8101-0fbe4ca8c391.html
The Public Pulse: Hate speech on campuses; Just feed the kids: A Public Pulse writer condemns hate speech against Jewish students on college campuses.
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-hate-speech-on-campuses-just-feed-the-kids/article_09f96a72-aa67-11ee-8c73-9b4a703f455d.html
Decision about Nebraska's return-to-office order may not come until last minute: A Nebraska panel heard arguments Thursday about whether to let Gov ...
omaha.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/decision-about-nebraskas-return-to-office-order-may-not-come-until-last-minute/article_fc560d8e-a044-11ee-8ed3-d3cb9e847d9d.html
Nebraska union files legal action against Pillen's return-to-office order: Nebraska's largest state employee union ratcheted up its fight Wednesday against Gov ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-union-files-legal-action-against-pillens-return-to-office-order/article_5141c31e-99f7-11ee-893b-43327d9f4e8e.html
Here's where Nebraska's three D-I volleyball teams are playing in the NCAA tournament
omaha.com/sports/college/creighton/heres-where-nebraskas-three-d-i-volleyball-teams-are-playing-in-the-ncaa-tournament/article_647052de-8cb4-11ee-b40b-5f708c51175a.html
Quick Glance: Omaha Volleyball Set to Take on Kansas in NCAA Tournament
- Omaha clinched the league trophy in thrilling five-set matches.
- Photos: Creighton and Omaha players react to the unveiling of the 2023 NCAA volleyball tournament bracket.
- Omaha is scheduled to play in Kansas, the home state of Fairbanks.
- The University of Omaha revealed a crowd of 2,489, the third largest attendance at an Omaha volleyball match.
Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri governors meet in Omaha about Missouri River: The governors of Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri touted the need for collaboration with ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-iowa-and-missouri-governors-meet-in-omaha-about-missouri-river/article_b0aa2de2-9a0a-11ee-b65a-d7e5520c4f23.html
Pillen reappoints Brian Kruse as Douglas County election commissioner: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has reappointed Brian Kruse as Douglas County election ...
omaha.com/news/local/government-politics/pillen-reappoints-brian-kruse-as-douglas-county-election-commissioner/article_6df669a6-ab27-11ee-b4e4-c7b64950bc34.html
Pillens host first Hometown Christmas celebration: The yard of the Governor’s Mansion was filled with a festive spirit Sunday during the inaugural Hometown ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/pillens-host-first-hometown-christmas-celebration/article_0f1ee21a-e450-5970-95ee-3a29afcc1944.html
Nebraska volleyball notes: Success in lengthy matches, Merritt Beason in 1-on-1 matchups and more
omaha.com/sports/huskers/volleyball/nebraska-volleyball-notes-success-in-lengthy-matches-merritt-beason-in-1-on-1-matchups-and/article_36e51b81-e783-5f2c-aae5-4854b07770b3.html
Possible pitfalls await Gov. Pillen's return-to-office order for Nebraska state employees
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/possible-pitfalls-await-gov-pillens-return-to-office-order-for-nebraska-state-employees/article_c8d0e190-84a2-11ee-ac9e-ab55c12c674b.html
Adoptive dad Pillen celebrates with other Nebraska adoptive, foster families: Nineteen years ago, Gov. Jim Pillen wanted nothing to do with adding another child ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/adoptive-dad-pillen-celebrates-with-other-nebraska-adoptive-foster-families/article_b44a77f8-8d4a-11ee-bf8d-cb56ac84edcd.html
Omaha volleyball falls to Denver in five sets: Omaha volleyball's comeback attempt comes up short in a five-set loss to Denver that leaves both teams tied for ...
omaha.com/sports/college/uno/omaha-volleyball-falls-to-denver-in-five-sets/article_58178568-7e57-11ee-ab60-fbfc0c4c7fff.html
Pillen orders Nebraska's state employees back to the office: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen issued an executive order Monday requiring all state employees to return to ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/pillen-orders-nebraskas-state-employees-back-to-the-office/article_08544306-8260-11ee-930a-371824e01bc7.html
The Public Pulse: Collateral damage; Holding Pillen accountable; Football greed and TV
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-collateral-damage-holding-pillen-accountable-football-greed-and-tv/article_78703008-7a9c-11ee-819b-0fec15e49243.html
Omaha volleyball sweeps South Dakota State to close regular season: Omaha ended its regular season with a sweep over South Dakota State on Saturday afternoon at ...
omaha.com/sports/college/uno/omaha-volleyball-sweeps-south-dakota-state-to-close-regular-season/article_0b8a048a-80d4-11ee-8aa0-7b7684b672d2.html
The Public Pulse: Ricketts proposes solutions; What more do you need to know?: A Public Pulse writer has praise for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, particular on border ...
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-ricketts-proposes-solutions-what-more-do-you-need-to-know/article_26eb19b0-7730-11ee-a6a4-b3c49991f736.html
Officials break ground on Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island: Several hundred people, including local and state officials, gathered Friday for the ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/veterans-cemetery-grand-island/article_34c18163-8836-5582-bbef-96cb825d0b5e.html
The Public Pulse: Out-of-touch representation; Volatile Middle East; Support for Union Omaha
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-out-of-touch-representation-volatile-middle-east-support-for-union-omaha/article_0785de76-6f64-11ee-b4d1-6bef812baf06.html
The Public Pulse: Calls for Pillen's apology; House speaker scramble: Public Pulse writers call for Gov. Pillen's apology following the comments he made about a ...
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-calls-for-pillens-apology-house-speaker-scramble/article_454ca8c6-71ca-11ee-8dbe-1b1a84168c14.html
Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints new director of Children and Family Services: Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed Alyssa Bish as the state's director of Children and ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-gov-pillen-appoints-new-director-of-children-and-family-services/article_35494e9f-6954-531f-82ef-6fbeb9f96d45.html
Iowa and 14 other states pen letter against federal nursing home staffing proposal
thegazette.com/health-care-medicine/iowa-and-14-other-states-pen-letter-against-federal-nursing-home-staffing-proposal/
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