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Nebraska Update

Nebraska Public Media

From the Capitol to your community, Nebraska Public Media’s local journalists bring you top stories and essential context every weekday morning.

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5:28

Ed Committee hears proposal to restrict cell phones...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/05

The Legislature's Education Committee heard a proposal Tuesday to require schools to restrict cell phone use.

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0:47

Nonprofits launch ‘know your rights’ campaigns

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/04

As misinformation about immigration enforcement spreads throughout some communities, some nonprofits across the state are working to ensure people know how to get reliable information and understand their constitutional rights.

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0:12

USAID order impacts Nebraska institute

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/04

Included in a flurry of executive orders issued hours after President Trump took office was a 90-day freeze on foreign aid. That order impacts the United States Agency for International Development, which funds the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska.

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1:00

Bill to protect minors from social media addiction...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/04

A bill to limit the addictive design elements of social media apps was discussed at the Nebraska Legislature Monday afternoon. Sen. Carolyn Bosn introduced the bill at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen. The legislation prevents minors from having their private information shared and requires companies to curb features like infinite scroll and frequent push alerts. Opponents of the bill say it is likely unconstitutional, citing a similar California law that the courts struck down. Bosn said the Nebraska

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0:45

Signatures submitted to put Lincoln renter...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/04

More than 15-thousand signatures were turned in Monday to place a measure on the upcoming Lincoln city election ballot aimed at helping renters. The Lincoln for Fair Housing coalition is leading the push to prohibit landlords from refusing to rent to tenants based on the source of their income. Elizabeth Engman, a community organizer with Nebraska Appleseed, says it would provide more housing options for renters.

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1:03

Hearing held on law that would amend paid sick leave law

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/04

A hearing was held on Monday to discuss a bill, introduced by Sen. Paul Strommen, that would make modifications to the mandatory paid sick leave law that 75% of Nebraskans voted into law last November.

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3:19

Education Committee hears proposal to combat...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/04

Teh Legislature's Education Committee heard a bill aimed at combatting antisemitism Monday.

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2:21

Pillen appointee challenged; bill to combat...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/04

Gov. Jim Pillen's appointee to head the Department of Administrative Services was challenged, and a proposal to combat antisemitism was aired in the Nebraska Legislature Monday.

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0:54

Misinformation stokes fear in some immigrant communities

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/03

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues to make arrests as part of President Donald Trump’s administration plans. Meanwhile, misinformation has reached immigrant communities around the state. Here's how some cities have been impacted by the false reports.

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3:22

Chokeberries are the superfruit you haven't heard of

Nebraska Update ·

2025/02/03

Aronia berry, also known as chokeberry, is a native fruit increasingly known for its health benefits, but producers are having trouble finding demand.

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1:01

Legislative bill would end sales taxes on residential...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/01/31

Nebraskans would no longer have their utilities, like electricity and natural gas, taxed by the state under a legislative proposal from Sen. Rick Holdcroft. At a hearing Friday afternoon, Holdcroft said heat and electricity are necessities, not luxuries to be taxed.

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5:02

Gig workers' status, death penalty discussed in...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/01/31

Whether or not gig workers like Uber drivers should be considered employees, and a proposal to have voters decide the future of the death penalty, were among subjects discussed in the Legislature on Friday.

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0:46

NU Athletics tabs new concessions vendor, pending...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/01/31

The next time you order food or drinks at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, it will likely come from a different company. Aramark Sports and Entertainment will serve food, beer and other drinks at Husker football, volleyball and soccer games.

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5:13

Nebraskans debate winner-take-all at hearing

Nebraska Update ·

2025/01/30

Views for and against returning Nebraska to the winner-take-all system of Electoral College voting were aired at a public hearing Thursday in the Legislature.

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4:23

Omaha native Drew Hancock talks about his new feature...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/01/30

Companion, a film written and directed by Omaha native Drew Hancock, hits theaters today. Hancock graduated from Westside Highschool, before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his passion for film. In a conversation with Nebraska Public Media’s Arthur Jones, Hancock discusses how Omaha shaped his first feature length film.

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5:16

Sen. Deb Fischer talks inauguration, immigration and...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/01/30

Sen. Deb Fischer spoke with Nebraska Public Media's Brian Beach about her role in Trump inauguration, immigration policy and the Senate's cabinet nomination process.

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0:58

Colorado threatens legal action over Perkins County...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/01/30

Colorado's attorney general says legal action is "near certain" if Nebraska tries to condemn land in that state for the Perkins County Canal.

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4:21

Hearing considers proposals to ban or regulate Delta 8

Nebraska Update ·

2025/01/29

The Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on proposals to ban or regulate Delta 8.

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3:12

How more tribes are working to bring bison back to...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/01/29

Bison — which most tribes refer to as buffalo — are an essential part of many Plains tribes' cultural and spiritual life. Now more tribes and tribal nations are working to reestablish bison herds on their own land.

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5:33

Nebraska seeks Colorado canal land; school choice...

Nebraska Update ·

2025/01/28

Nebraska is offering to buy land in Colorado for the proposed Perkins County Canal. And some senators are renewing a push for scholarships to private and religious schools, an idea rejected by voters in a referendum last year.

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