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Women's health funding issue draws filibuster on budget bill 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 0 5032

Ricketts vetoes bill to restore voting rights to felons sooner 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 1 1915

Abortion becomes hot topic as Nebraska legislators give first-round OK to budget bill 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 1 3888

Nebraska teachers union's new plan calls for classroom diversity, 'cultural proficiency' training 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 4 6766

Nebraska lawmakers will need another $50 million to balance state budget 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 0 3676

Governor, senators field questions at legislative forum 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 3210

Bill helps rural Nebraska towns with few houses for workers 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 1 1795

Senators advance bill requiring Nebraska schools to provide place for students to pump breast milk 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 4886

Berkshire subsidiary on renewable energy push across the West 2 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 3817

Bill would require state licensing of private 'bottle clubs' like Omaha's new BYOB strip club 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1858

Nebraska Legislature's Revenue Committee approves tax reform package 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1622

Ricketts signs bill creating 'Choose Life' specialty license plates 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 4691

Pros and cons of bill to ban workplace bias based on sexual orientation are aired for third year in 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 2 1685

After inmate uprising, legislators talk of re-forming committee to investigate prison problems 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1955

Nebraska law enforcement, Keystone XL pipeline foes prepare for possible protests 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 3222

Nebraska SC Upholds Ruling Same-Sex Couples Can Adopt, Compares State Policy to 'Whites Only' Sign 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 4806

Hey, Omaha!! Go Vote today!!! 0 femmocrat Apr 2017 Apr 2017 3 4800

Good plan for former college campus 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 3496

Rainy-day fund could provide stability for NU students and state of Nebraska 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1631

Senators end ban on teachers wearing religious garb 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 2494

Regulator, attorney say oath wasn't broken with outside job 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2524

Nebraska Dems criticized by far-right outlets for giving voter-registration forms to refugees 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 4102

Omaha residents skeptical of streetcar plans, questioning project's $150M price tag 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 3386

130-plus citizens, groups file to intervene in approval process for Keystone XL route across state 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 3 3644

Bill to end automatic collection of union dues from state paychecks faces some pushback 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 3976

Senators give final OK to bill barring candidates who owe civil penalties 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 5030

Scheer: Nebraska legislators won't get free meals from lobbyists during debates this session 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 3228

Nebraska lawmakers hear testimony on proposal to allow concealed carry without a permit 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1846

Nebraska Legislature committee crafts early version of tax cut package 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 3359

Thanks to Berkshire's success, Warren Buffett is giving away a fortune that just keeps growing 2 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 3 3526

Nebraska Continued...

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Two Rallys in Omaha on Saturday, March 25 0 progressoid Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2979

Nebraska lawmakers select bills to prioritize for rest of session, including gun, voter ID measures 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1830

Ann Ferlic Ashford considering a run for husband's old seat in 2nd Congressional District 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1941

Gordmans files for bankruptcy protection, will liquidate inventory and assets 3 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 3 2354

Legislators rev up debate on Nebraska's motorcycle helmet law 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1942

Whats should Nebraska's state reptile be? Public can vote for 6 animals 9 Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 7112

Helmet bill is back again in Nebraska Legislature 2 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 2399

Bill advanced to undo Nebraska ban on religious garb in classroom 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 2363

Columbus woman accused of stealing $90,000 from employer 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1898

Union Pacific fined in federal safety case 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1615

Scottsbluff woman accused of fraud while manager of credit union 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 2196

Nebraska county with few people, assets faces huge judgment 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 5 2308

Proposed restrictions would doom payday lending in Nebraska, lenders say 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 2190

Supporters say sexual orientation bill is workforce issue 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 2167

Sales tax hike would help property taxpayers, avoid 'slash and burn' cuts, supporters say 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1895

Push to put Omaha school pension plan under state control draws scrutiny 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 2043

Bill would allow courts to terminate parental rights of convicted rapists 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 2282

Businesses coming to Nebraska; now they need to find workers 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 2316

Nebraska State Capitol undergoes noisy duct cleaning, possibly for first time in its history 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1979

Assessment puts cost of Omaha streetcar at $156M suggests ways to make project pay for itself 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 2017

Indivisible Lincoln - Today! 1 hibbing Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 2429

Local gun laws under fire in Nebraska from bill that would make state regulations supreme 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1969

Bold Nebraska still opposed to Keystone XL 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 4 2124

Bill would provide tax exemptions for military retirement pay 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 2 2537

Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska sees surge in volunteers after Trump order 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 2 1903

Omaha employers put muscle behind shared vision of midtown, including long-desired streetcar 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1803

Daughters of Casey Kasem, Mickey Rooney push bill aimed at halting isolation of vulnerable adults 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1757

Nebraska legislators hear from proponents of bill designed to promote hospice care for babies with 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1999

Nebraska resumes search for lethal injection drug suppliers 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1842

State Sen. Bill Kintner to resign after months of criticism, saying you won't have me 'to kick ... 3 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Feb 2017 2 2923

Nebraska Continued...

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Indivisible Lincoln 3 hibbing Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 3567

Nebraska legislators hear arguments on bill requiring HIV tests for pregnant women 1 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2155

Fraternity disputes allegations from Women's March 3 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 1 3153

Kintner reports his car being vandalized 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2099

Nearly 300 fewer employees in state government after Ricketts' hiring freeze 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2022

Charges refiled in alleged theft of $150,000 from Sherwood Foundation 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1844

Legislative bill aimed at making private schools more affordable for some comes under scrutiny 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1994

Nebraska Legislature fails to adopt permanent rules after fierce fight over filibusters 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1968

Nebraska legislators hope Internet sales tax proposals will help narrow budget gap, decrease income 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1913

Nebraska Gov. Ricketts approves new death penalty protocol 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1809

Bill would allow people to buy handguns in Nebraska without a background check 3 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2711

Former detective pleas in fraud case 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2449

Critics say Ricketts' plan to cut income taxes is too drastic, but his plan to cut property taxes is 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2534

Lawmaker makes renewed push to establish paid family and medical leave program in Nebraska 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1762

Ex-Brix worker accused of stealing $110,000 in gift card scheme; unclear if case is related to ... 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2910

Ricketts: Cut budget, reduce taxes 4 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 3438

Nebraska lawmaker to bring back call for convention of states 1 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 1 3363

Pressure on as Nebraska lawmakers face five hefty challenges this legislative session 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2882

Reform for Nebraskas Future coalition wants to 'rebalance' state's tax structure 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 3179

Omaha mother charged after 2-year-olds blood-alcohol level measures three times the legal limit 1 TexasTowelie Dec 2016 Dec 2016 2 3542

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