Lawmakers can no longer give a “soft no” against ending debate or passing legislation during the Nebraska Legislature’s third and final stage of debate, unless they have a conflict of interest. Most senators in the officially nonpartisan Legislature’s Republican majority backed a pared-down rules change Thursday from State Sen.
A new bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature proposes a legal tool to address neglectful property owners who allow their homes to fall into disrepair.
No fewer than four state lawmakers are proposing ways to regulate medical cannabis after a pair of ballot initiatives legalizing the drug for medical purposes succeeded in November.
Gov. Jim Pillen, the Douglas County Attorney and law enforcement say the bill will protect the community and the youth offender. Those who oppose the bill say the state has its priorities wrong.
Three proposals seek to help implement the voter-enacted legalization and regulation of medical cannabis in Nebraska later this year.
NSP says on Omaha roads, they saw a 134% increase in DUI arrests from 2023 to 2024, and we're likely to top those numbers in 2025. NSP says the jump in arrests is likely due to an increase in staffing levels in the Omaha area, which allows for more traffic stops and more arrests.
Right now, Nebraska law says a juvenile can be charged as an adult for a violent crime if they are between the ages of 14-18. This new bill, if passed, would lower that age to 12. LB 556 was officially introduced by Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston on Wednesday at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen.
The loss Wednesday was NU's fifth in a row. It was also the second straight at PBA after Nebraska had previously won 20 straight at home.
Nebraska volleyball will finally be playing a match at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Multiple matches, actually, as coach John Cook confirmed the Huskers will open the 2
Bill introduced to Nebraska Legislature aiming to change penalty for death of unborn child
Nebraska will play two matches at the arena in August as part of the season-opening AVCA First Serve Showcase with Creighton also expected to compete, according to John Cook.