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Lone Republican Blocks GOP Effort to Hand All Nebraska Electoral Votes to Trump

State Sen. Mike McDonnell refused to change Nebraska's electoral vote allocation system to a winner-takes-all system, despite pressure from lawmakers supporting Trump.

Latin Times · Sep 24, 2024

Nebraska Senator Rejects Trump's Push To Change Election Law

Nebraska Senator Mike McDonnell's refusal to change electoral vote law impacts Trump's campaign efforts.

Nebraska Republicans Consider Changing Electoral College Vote Allocation

Nebraska Republicans face pressure to change Electoral College system in close race. Debate over split vs. winner-take-all system.

Nebraska GOP may change law for Trump

Under state law now, whichever presidential candidate gets more votes in a congressional district wins an elector

Salon · Sep 19, 2024

Nebraska may change its electoral system at the last second to help Trump win

The state’s Republican governor has proposed a legal change that could alter the course of the national presidential election

The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2024

Nebraska Finally Has Some Property Tax Relief

After a two-week special session, lawmakers have approved a bill to provide property tax relief to millions of Nebraskans.

Kiplinger · Aug 22, 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz To Headline Democratic Campaign Event

Governor Tim Walz's visit to Omaha highlights the battle for Nebraska's electoral votes and potential changes to the state's election laws.

In Nebraska special session on taxes, some ideas to raise millions in revenue get little attention

Nebraska lawmakers have begun debate on a special session bill to ease soaring property taxes

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024

Nebraska Property Tax Debate Sparks Marijuana and Ammo Tax Bills

The Cornhusker State considers a wide breadth of funding to slash property tax bills.

Kiplinger · Aug 8, 2024

Nebraska Legislature convenes for a special session to ease property taxes, but with no solid plan

Nebraska lawmakers have kicked off a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Jim Pillen with a directive to slash soaring property taxes in half

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

Nebraska governor issues a proclamation for a special session to address property taxes

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has issued a long-awaited proclamation to call a special legislative session to address soaring property taxes

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

Nebraska governor seeks shift to sales taxes to ease high property taxes. Not everyone is on board

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has announced a broad tax plan for an upcoming special legislative session billed to cut property taxes in half

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

This Nebraska congressional district could be the key to the presidential election

If the vote is close, swing states will matter less than a few hundred thousand voters in the middle of the country

The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2024

Residents assess tornado damage in Nebraska and Iowa, as storm threat continues

Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the Midwest, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Neb.

WEKU · Apr 27, 2024

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Nebraska's Attempt To Change Election System Fails

Nebraska's failed attempt to switch to a winner-take-all system in elections impacts the Electoral College process.

Nebraska Governor Pushes For Winner-Take-All Electoral College System

Nebraska's governor pushes for 'winner-take-all' Electoral College votes, facing challenges in Nebraska and Maine.

The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2024

Far-right podcaster prompts Nebraska move to change electoral system

Charlie Kirk tweet leads to governor backing bill to end splitting of electoral college votes – potentially handing advantage to Trump

The Guardian - US · Feb 20, 2024

In reversal, Nebraska governor accepts federal dollars to feed low-income kids

Jim Pillen breaks with 14 other Republican governors to enroll in Summer EBT, a new food program for school vacation months

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Salon · Feb 13, 2024

Why 15 states opted out of Summer EBT

The USDA is expanding food benefits programs this summer in an effort to provide children with nutritious meals

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023

Nebraska governor stands firm on rejection of federal money to feed food-insecure children

Nebraska’s governor is standing firm on his plans to reject $18 million in federal funding to help feed children who might otherwise go hungry while school is out

WEKU · Dec 25, 2023

Iowa, Nebraska won't participate in U.S. food assistance program for kids this summer

The federal program gives $40 per month to each child in a low-income family to help with food costs while school is out. A Democratic Iowa lawmaker called it a "cruel and short-sighted decision."

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Critics pan planned $450M Nebraska football stadium renovation as academic programs face cuts

University of Nebraska officials have unveiled a plan for a $450 million renovation of its football stadium in Lincoln

The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023

Nebraska governor’s remarks about Chinese reporter spark outrage

Yanqi Xu, 27, said she was ‘shocked’ by Jim Pillen’s comments and has since received support from other journalists

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Nebraska governor faces backlash for comments on investigative reporter's Chinese nationality

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is facing backlash after comments he made about the Chinese nationality of a reporter whose story cited environmental concerns at farms owned by the governor

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Nebraska is imposing a 7-day wait for trans youth to start gender-affirming medications

New regulations in Nebraska require trans youth seeking gender-affirming care to wait seven days to start puberty blocking medications or hormone treatments

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