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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.
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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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Teen found dead at Pillen Family Farms unit in central Nebraska
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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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Nebraska state lawmakers face Trump-fueled push to change electoral vote ...
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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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Trump and GOP leaders push to change Nebraska electoral votes to ...
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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 ...
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Another Red-Blue Divide: Money to Feed Kids in the Summer
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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 ...
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Nebraska lawmakers reject Gov. Jim Pillen's scaled-back property tax plan
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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 ...
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OSHA investigating teen's death at a Pillen Family Farm in central ...
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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 ...
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Scaled-back property tax plan prompts special session speculation in ...
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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 lawmakers fail to override needle exchange bill veto
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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
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State's attorney: Nebraska employee union used labor dispute to grow ranks: The attorney representing Nebraska's executive branch in its ongoing labor dispute ...
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State's attorney: Nebraska employee union used labor dispute to grow ranks
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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 ...
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Under Pressure From Angry Students, GOP Gov Reverses on Federal Summer Meals Funding
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Under Pressure From Angry Students, GOP Gov Reverses on Federal Summer ...
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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
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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 ...
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen joins other Republicans for security briefing at ...
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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
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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 ...
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Jim Pillen, other governors to travel to Texas for border security update
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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.
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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 ...
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Column: Children should not go hungry in Nebraska
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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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Read Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen's full 2024 State of the State address
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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 ...
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Gov. Pillen declares state of emergency in Nebraska
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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.
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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 ...
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Pillen property tax plan would hike Nebraska sales, cigarette taxes
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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 ...
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Nebraska Governor Stands By Rejection Of Federal Funds To Feed Hungry Kids
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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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Pillen's State of the State speech to target Nebraska property tax cuts
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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 ...
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The Public Pulse: What is welfare?; Bad behavior by losing candidates
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The Public Pulse: Hate speech on campuses; Just feed the kids: A Public Pulse writer condemns hate speech against Jewish students on college campuses.
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The Public Pulse: Hate speech on campuses; Just feed the kids
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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 ...
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Decision about Nebraska's return-to-office order may not come until last ...
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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 ...
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Nebraska union files legal action against Pillen's return-to-office order
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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.
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Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri governors meet in Omaha about Missouri River: The governors of Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri touted the need for collaboration with ...
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Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri governors meet in Omaha about Missouri River
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Pillen reappoints Brian Kruse as Douglas County election commissioner: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has reappointed Brian Kruse as Douglas County election ...
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Pillen reappoints Brian Kruse as Douglas County election commissioner
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Pillens host first Hometown Christmas celebration: The yard of the Governor’s Mansion was filled with a festive spirit Sunday during the inaugural Hometown ...
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Pillens host first Hometown Christmas celebration
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Adoptive dad Pillen celebrates with other Nebraska adoptive, foster families: Nineteen years ago, Gov. Jim Pillen wanted nothing to do with adding another child ...
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Adoptive dad Pillen celebrates with other Nebraska adoptive ...
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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 ...
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Omaha volleyball falls to Denver in five sets
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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 ...
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Pillen orders Nebraska's state employees back to the office
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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 ...
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Omaha volleyball sweeps South Dakota State to close regular season
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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 ...
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The Public Pulse: Ricketts proposes solutions; What more do you need to ...
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Officials break ground on Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island: Several hundred people, including local and state officials, gathered Friday for the ...
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Officials break ground on Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island
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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 ...
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The Public Pulse: Calls for Pillen's apology; House speaker scramble
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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 ...
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Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints new director of Children and Family Services
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Iowa and 14 other states pen letter against federal nursing home staffing proposal
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Iowa and 14 other states pen letter against federal nursing home staffing ...