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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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4:54

Gun Owners v. Lincoln Mayor argue ban on public space...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/26

A group of gun owners and the City of Lincoln will square off in Lancaster County District Court to argue whether there can be limits on carrying guns in parks and government buildings. Similiar restrictions put in place by Omaha's mayor have temporarily been put on hold by another judge.

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5:52

Legislature moves to restore oversight; veterans'...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/23

The Nebraska Legislature moved Friday toward restoring its oversight authority for state agencies, and lawmakers heard a proposal to help veterans accused of crimes avoid convictions.

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5:51

Abortion exceptions considered; fentanyl penalties...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/22

A proposal to allow exceptions to Nebraska’s limits on abortion in cases of fatal fetal anomalies produced strong reactions at a public hearing Thursday. And, senators advanced a bill enhancing penalties for people who supply fentanyl-laced drugs that kill or seriously injure another person.

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5:52

Bill for more childcare advances; drug penalty...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/21

The Nebraska Legislature advanced a bill Wednesday aimed at increasing the availability of childcare, and senators debated increasing penalties for providing drugs that result in serious injury or death.

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1:36

Former Husker women's basketball player files lawsuit

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/20

A former women’s basketball player at the University of Nebraska has filed a lawsuit claiming the school and the team’s head coach were aware of and mishandled an inappropriate sexual relationship between her and a member of the coaching staff.

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6:01

Bill to help hospitals advances

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/15

The Nebraska Legislature advanced a bill that aims to help financially struggling hospitals by increasing federal Medicaid reimbursements.

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6:12

Aid for low-income pregnant women moves; oversight...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/14

The Nebraska Legislature advanced a bill adding Medicaid services for pregnant women, and senators reached a temporary deal with the Pillen administration restoring some legislative oversight of corrections and child welfare.

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0:47

Bills prohibiting DEI, eliminating tenure have hearings

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/14

Two bills that would impact state colleges had hearings in the Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee today. One would prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and the other would eliminate tenure at state colleges.

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5:53

Senators consider railroad safety, broadband expansion

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/13

. The Nebraska Legislature considered proposals Tuesday aimed at improving railroad safety and expanding broadband coverage.

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0:48

Education Committee hears bill protecting religious...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/13

A bill that would stop schools from punishing or prohibiting employees engaging in religious expression outside of class went in front of the state legislature’s Education Committee on Monday. State Senator Loren Lippincott said he wants to solidify the protections in state law following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that recognized a football coach’s right to pray after a game.

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6:10

Pillen to accept summer food program; senators mull...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/12

Gov. Jim Pillen said Nebraska will apply for the summer EBT program, and senators are considering money to prepare sites to attract industrial projects.

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1:15

Due process violated in Omaha Immigration Court,...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/09

Despite the law requiring the government to accommodate interpretation, the American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska said that doesn’t always happen in Omaha Immigration Court. A new report by the ACLU said Omaha Immigration Court violates due process in many cases.

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1:02

NU Board of Regents approves cutting three UNK programs

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/09

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved transitioning out the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Theatre program along with two other programs at their meeting Friday.

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4:48

Judge reviews if sextortion suspect should be tried...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/09

A District Court Judge in Hall County will decide if a 17-year-old should stand trial as an adult for allegedly extorting sex and explicit photos from other teenagers in central Nebraska. Details of the complex, disturbing case came to light during the Wednesday hearing to consider a motion to transfer the case to juvenile court. Seventeen-year-old Cody Holum of Doniphan faces 13 charges of human trafficking and four charges of 1st degree sexual assault. At an earlier hearing, he pled not guilty to

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1:11

Proposed grocery fund looks to improve food access

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/08

Grocery store owners and managers in Nebraska are excited about the prospects of a bill proposed in the Nebraska Legislature. LB 1116 would create a grant or loan program for locally run grocery stores. A store in west central Nebraska said they could use this money to try and grow its customer base.

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0:57

Two bills could improve Medicaid for long-term care

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/08

Financial issues are plaguing Nebraskans’ ability to access long-term care. Bills in the Nebraska Legislature would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for assisted living and nursing homes.

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5:29

Hiking sales tax to lower property tax meets opposition

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/08

The idea of raising sales taxes in order to lower property taxes got a less-than-rousing reception in a hearing before the Legislature’s Revenue Committee Wednesday.

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4:36

Bill making counties offer assessed value for...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/08

Counties would have to offer to buy properties for their assessed value, under a proposal heard Wednesday by the Legislature’s Revenue Committee. And senators advanced a bill aimed at making dental services available for more Medicaid recipients.

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1:04

Amendment to change State Board of Education draws...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/07

A proposed constitutional amendment that would change the makeup of the State Board of Education drew opposition Tuesday at the Legislature’s Education Committee hearing.

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5:25

Allowing schools to arm teachers draws mixed reaction

Nebraska Update ·

2024/02/06

Host Intro: Nebraska schools would have more options for armed personnel to confront possible shooters under a bill that drew strong support and opposition at a hearing Tuesday.

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