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A month after the bridge collapse in Baltimore
It’s been a month since six workers died from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. For the state’s immigrant workers and advocates, this serves as a reminder of their high-risk working conditions.
Family reacts to governor's LB25 veto
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen vetoed a bill Wednesday that would enable victims to sue public entities like school districts if they are found liable in cases of child sexual abuse and assault. Loree Woods says news of the governor’s veto was a gut...
Early Childhood Research Summit connects researchers and more
Early childhood educators, researchers and policymakers are finding ways to improve the field, starting with connecting with each other. The three groups came together at the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools Early...
NU president priority candidate discusses leadership values
The University of Nebraska named Dr. Jeffrey Gold as the priority candidate for the president position. He currently serves as the provost and executive vice president for the university system, and is the University of Nebraska Medical Center...
District 2 Republican candidates earn endorsements
The primary election for the state’s second congressional district is about three weeks away with both sides maintaining their confidence.
UNL files defense in response to Scoggin lawsuit
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and basketball coach Amy Williams asked a federal court judge to dismiss a Title IX lawsuit filed by former player Ashley Scoggin. The request came in filings with the court on Friday. Scoggin filed a lawsuit...
2024 Legislature: substance amid property tax stalemate
The Nebraska Legislature finished its 2024 session with some substantive policy changes, but a stalemate on property taxes
Statewide listening sessions launch the beginning of the plan
Gov. Jim Pillen, along with the state director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities, has announced the intention to end the state’s disabilities waiting list. The plan starts by listening to communities’ needs.
Pillen faults senators on property taxes, vows special session
Gov. Jim Pillen faulted the Legislature for failing to pass his proposal to cut property taxes and vowed to call them back before January to address the issue.
More housing needed for people with developmental disabilities
Many people with developmental disabilities don’t need 24/7 care but momentary support. In Omaha, there’s not enough accommodating housing and infrastructure for people with developmental disabilities to live independently.