A Nebraska lawmaker is seeking to double the portion of state sales tax revenue set aside for highway construction as funding has not kept pace with rising costs.

A coalition of young climate activists urged Nebraska lawmakers to consider advancing an amendment adding protections for "a clean and healthy environment" in the state constitution.

Nebraska lawmakers' $12,000 annual salary is among the lowest in the U.S. — and the meager pay shapes who can and cannot afford to serve in the Legislature.

Lincoln resident Andrea Evans said public assistance programs were never easy to navigate, but she was able to build a better life for herself and her family. “People

Every elementary, middle and high school would have to display the poster, including private and parochial schools that receive state funding.

An updated Nebraska economic forecast on Friday offered the Legislature up to $165 million in potential new revenue to help shrink the state’s anticipated budget shortfall. Roughly $65

The Nebraska Legislature’s Executive Board heard testimony Tuesday about the effort to clarify its oversight of state agencies after Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Gov. Jim Pillen sought

In recent weeks, the lawsuit has become a target for advocates and organizations concerned that any attack on Section 504 would undermine protections for anyone with a disability.

Tech Nebraska, the state’s first technology trade association, is keeping a close watch on 22 key bills in the 109th legislative session. From new AI regulations to cybersecurity liability protections,

Terrell McKinney of Omaha, center, greets Gov. Jim Pillen ahead of the governor’s annual State of the State Address to the Legislature. Jan. 15, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner ...