The Legislature will have a hearing on LB3, the proposed bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

In his 30-minute address, Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke spoke of the judicial branch's accomplishments and sought collaboration with the Legislature to make the courts easier to a

Months after voters repealed a program that appropriated $10 million per year for scholarships to private and faith-based schools, multiple Nebraska lawmakers introduced bills in hopes of reviving it.

Advocates and opponents of school choice in Nebraska are gearing up for a legislative session featuring efforts to revive the policies.

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.

An Omaha mother and her daughters encouraged state lawmakers Tuesday to revive school choice legislation to help thousands of other Nebraska families. Christina Chvala of Omaha, flanked by her daughters — 14-year-old Olu,

Arguments for whether Nebraska lawmakers should change the threshold needed to end debate and shut off a filibuster, possibly aiding conservative priorities, appear more centered on rural and urban interests than partisan goals.

In November, Nebraskans voted to repeal the state’s school choice referendum, LB1402A, which earmarked $10 million from Nebraska’s general fund for private school scholarships. Get a first alert to breaking news delivered to your inbox. Sign up for First Alert 6 email alerts.

As Nebraska's attorney general implored lawmakers Wednesday to outlaw the hemp-derived THC products for sale in shops statewide, retailers pleaded with senators to regulate the industry instead.

Fifty-seven percent of Nebraskans voted to do away with the law that funded scholarships to be used for private schools. Supporters argued it was the right thing to do for students who want to go to a private school but can't afford to.

The bill from Sen. Rob Dover of Norfolk would bar cities from limiting rent increases, but opponents say rent control is not in place or being considered anywhere in Nebraska.

Several studies have suggested that a diet rich in sugar and saturated fat can contribute to inflammation, potentially damaging brain cells and raising dementia risk. The report is the latest indictment of America’s broken healthcare system. Plus, the foods that could be increasing your risk.