Nebraska Politics

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen proposes less state spending, no new tax relief in State of the State Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska16:48Jim Pillen Tax Relief Nebraska

Gov. Pillen proposes his answer to $432 million projected budget shortfall Nebraska Examiner21:45Jim Pillen Tax Relief Nebraska

Joe Biden becomes first president in a century to not make stop in Nebraska Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska06:08Nebraska Joe Biden

Nebraska senators propose changes to weaken filibuster KSNB19:21Nebraska Joe Biden

Nebraska lawmakers will consider changing rules to weaken filibuster North Platte Telegraph00:13Nebraska Filibuster

Immigrants drive Nebraska's economy. Trump's mass deportations pledge is a threat Wichita Public Radio14:21Nebraska Business Nebraska Economy

Immigration is a lifeline for Nebraska's economy. But Trump's mass deportations pledge is a looming threat NPR13:30Nebraska Business Nebraska Economy

Pillen, some Nebraska lawmakers seek to banish lab-grown meat Nebraska Examiner17:07Jim Pillen Nebraska Lab-Grown Meat

Nebraska Gov, pols urge social media limits for minors NewsMax14:26Jim Pillen Nebraska Politics

Republican Party of Nebraska names Jeanne Reigle as Director of Government Relations News Channel Nebraska13:02Republican Party Nebraska

Nebraska GOP State Central Committee meeting includes three Dodge County Republicans Fremont Tribune, Nebraska08:17Republican Party Nebraska

US. Reps. Mike Flood, Adrian Smith among House Republicans meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska18:53United States Congress Nebraska Republican Party

What if all states adopted Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ approach for president? Nebraska Examiner06:31United States Congress Nebraska Republican Party

Nebraska lawmakers adopt resolution honoring former President Jimmy Carter Nebraska Examiner23:07Nebraska Jimmy Carter Georgia

Speaker Arch: Nebraska budget ‘without a doubt’ biggest issue of 2025 session Nebraska Examiner06:31Nebraska Jimmy Carter Georgia

Latest News

In the last 6 hours

Immigrants drive Nebraska's economy. Trump's mass deportations pledge is a threat Wichita Public Radio14:21

In the last 8 hours

Immigration is a lifeline for Nebraska's economy. But Trump's mass deportations pledge is a looming threat NPR13:30

Republican Party of Nebraska names Jeanne Reigle as Director of Government Relations News Channel Nebraska13:02

Library director spotlights programs, newspaper digitization project Lexington Clipper-Herald11:48

Earlier today

Nebraska has nuclear reasons to pay attention to Trump's talk of buying Greenland Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska09:11

Joe Biden becomes first president in a century to not make stop in Nebraska Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska06:08

Yesterday

Nebraska kids could be detained for serious crimes younger, at age 11, charged as adults at 12 Nebraska Examiner21:01 16-Jan-25

Nebraska senators propose changes to weaken filibuster KSNB19:21 16-Jan-25

The ‘GOAT’: Lawmakers unveil plan to update Nebraska regulations, cut red tape Nebraska Examiner17:45 16-Jan-25

Trump's promise of mass deportations has Nebraska worried amid labor shortage NPR17:44 16-Jan-25

Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient and Nebraska football fan, dies CBS News07:58 16-Jan-25

In the last 7 days

Nebraska lawmakers adopt resolution honoring former President Jimmy Carter Nebraska Examiner23:07 15-Jan-25

Gov. Pillen proposes his answer to $432 million projected budget shortfall Nebraska Examiner21:45 15-Jan-25

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen proposes less state spending, no new tax relief in State of the State Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska16:48 15-Jan-25

Gov. Pillen’s State of the State Address Nebraska Governor (Press Release)13:32 15-Jan-25

Nebraska follows Texas in raising flags to full staff for Trump inauguration The Raw Story10:50 15-Jan-25

Nebraska GOP State Central Committee meeting includes three Dodge County Republicans Fremont Tribune, Nebraska08:17 15-Jan-25

Gretna good life district clears public vote despite late balk by Rod Yates Nebraska Examiner01:03 15-Jan-25

Nebraska lawmakers will consider changing rules to weaken filibuster North Platte Telegraph00:13 15-Jan-25

Governor Pillen and Senators Introduce Legislation to Benefit Nebraska Agriculture Nebraska Governor (Press Release)22:16 14-Jan-25

New Nebraska bills focus on human development education, health director authority Nebraska Examiner21:12 14-Jan-25

Pillen, some Nebraska lawmakers seek to banish lab-grown meat Nebraska Examiner17:07 14-Jan-25

Former Nebraska state senator’s family flees flames in L.A. area Nebraska Examiner17:07 14-Jan-25

Flags at Nebraska, Iowa capitols to be flown at full-staff for Trump’s inauguration WOWT15:10 14-Jan-25

Nebraska Gov, Pols Urge Social Media Limits for Minors NewsMax14:26 14-Jan-25

Uncertainty piles on Gretna good life district as Yates pulls out of current deal Nebraska Examiner06:14 14-Jan-25

First-time homebuyer savings accounts, new sales taxes proposed by Nebraska senators Nebraska Examiner23:36 13-Jan-25

Governor Pillen, Attorney General Hilgers, and Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Nebraska Children Nebraska Governor (Press Release)21:43 13-Jan-25

Gov. Pillen, NE lawmakers take aim at social media and school time cell phone use by youths Nebraska Examiner20:33 13-Jan-25

Lawmaker revives proposal to hold Nebraska schools liable for some child sexual assaults Nebraska Examiner20:15 13-Jan-25

US. Reps. Mike Flood, Adrian Smith among House Republicans meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska18:53 13-Jan-25

Hardin renews Erdman fight for 'consumption tax' in Nebraska Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska18:14 13-Jan-25

Lincoln judge allows Nebraska AG's lawsuit against TikTok to go forward North Platte Telegraph17:33 13-Jan-25

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Regarding New PSC Leadership and Return to Office Resolution Nebraska Governor (Press Release)16:39 13-Jan-25

Lawsuit against Nebraska medical cannabis extended to regulatory board, state agencies Nebraska Examiner16:17 13-Jan-25

TikTok Lawsuit Will Proceed in Lancaster County District Court Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)10:01 13-Jan-25

What if all states adopted Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ approach for president? Nebraska Examiner06:31 13-Jan-25

Nebraska state employees union reaches tentative agreement Nebraska Examiner14:49 11-Jan-25

Grand Island receives $600,000 for rail crossing study The Grand Island Independent, Nebraska11:44 11-Jan-25

Nebraska lawmakers aim to define male, female for sports, bathrooms and more Nebraska Examiner02:19 11-Jan-25

Nebraska bills call for end to ‘double-bunking’ inmates, caution in prosecutorial decisions Nebraska Examiner23:02 10-Jan-25

Gov. Pillen and law enforcement recognize efforts to curb human trafficking Nebraska Examiner20:13 10-Jan-25

State Sen. Jane Raybould sings in opposition to Nebraska legislative committee assignments Nebraska Examiner19:28 10-Jan-25

Trial for former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry pushed to June KNOP15:33 10-Jan-25

More than 50 votes later, divided Nebraska State Board of Education picks a president North Platte Telegraph13:43 10-Jan-25

Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation and Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Report Nebraska Attorney General (Press Release)12:23 10-Jan-25

Bill introduced to plug ‘missing year’ of Nebraska property tax relief Nebraska Examiner00:31 10-Jan-25

In the last month

Senator Lippincott Introduces Winner-Take-All at the Request of Governor Pillen Nebraska Governor (Press Release)22:19 9-Jan-25

It’s back: Winner-take-all bill in first wave of 2025 proposed Nebraska laws Nebraska Examiner20:48 9-Jan-25

Western Nebraska lawmakers' bills address K-12 tax credits, rail safety Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska20:42 9-Jan-25

Republicans grab majority on all but one Nebraska legislative committee Nebraska Examiner18:06 9-Jan-25

Republican senator’s husband defended by conservatives after Kamala Harris ‘snub’ PinkNews.co.uk10:05 9-Jan-25

Partisan fight continues over committee assignments in Nebraska Legislature Nebraska Examiner01:18 9-Jan-25

First day of 2025 Nebraska Legislature underscores conservative stronghold Nebraska Examiner20:12 8-Jan-25

Online video of Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer's swearing-in with Kamala Harris stirs up controversy Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska16:58 8-Jan-25

Breaking down contested committee chair races in the Nebraska Legislature Nebraska Examiner23:17 7-Jan-25

Nebraska hospitals urge legislation to help rural health care providers Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska18:30 7-Jan-25

Nebraska business leader Bryan Slone to leave state chamber post Nebraska Examiner18:12 7-Jan-25

US Navy to name ship after Nebraska politician Bob Kerrey The Grand Island Independent, Nebraska16:42 7-Jan-25

Deb Fischer’s Husband Hails From a Very Tiny Town in Nebraska — All About Him Distractify11:31 7-Jan-25

Senator’s Husband Snubs Kamala Harris, Refuses To Shake Hands | Watch News18.com09:22 7-Jan-25

Speaker Arch: Nebraska budget ‘without a doubt’ biggest issue of 2025 session Nebraska Examiner06:31 7-Jan-25

US Navy to name ship after Lincoln native and Nebraska politician Bob Kerrey North Platte Telegraph00:11 7-Jan-25

Navy destroyer named after Bob Kerrey Nebraska Examiner20:20 6-Jan-25

Extended Interview: Kearney mayor Stan Clouse transitions to state legislature News Channel Nebraska18:24 6-Jan-25

Nebraska’s next state poet is a Jewel Nebraska Examiner14:14 6-Jan-25

Gov. Pillen Announces Jewel Rodgers as Nebraska State Poet Nebraska Governor (Press Release)14:11 6-Jan-25

Nebraska lawmaker who championed good life districts law criticizes rollout Nebraska Examiner06:24 6-Jan-25

Reclassification of small Nebraska school districts opens door to arming select staff Nebraska Examiner06:06 6-Jan-25

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen talks about his injuries, recovery and getting back to work Nebraska Examiner19:13 3-Jan-25

He Lost the Title to His Home Over a Small Property Tax Debt. Years Later, He's Finally Getting It Back. Reason16:38 3-Jan-25

Lincoln Police sergeant to receive Medal of Valor from President Biden for heroic water rescue KSNB11:41 3-Jan-25

Nebraska now has 18th-highest minimum wage; advocates want to ensure it keeps rising Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska07:47 3-Jan-25

Nebraska agricultural leaders wary of Trump’s proposed tariffs WOWT05:37 3-Jan-25

Gov. Pillen Appoints Jason Bergevin as Associate Justice to the Nebraska Supreme Court Nebraska Governor (Press Release)22:23 2-Jan-25

Omaha Inland Port Authority vote breaks logjam on $90M business park project Nebraska Examiner20:29 2-Jan-25

Nebraska, Utah, Texas and 12 more states sue feds on housing efficiency standards Nebraska Examiner19:59 2-Jan-25

‘It’s part of your legacy’: Clouse reflects on time as Kearney mayor News Channel Nebraska19:17 2-Jan-25

Pillen appoints associate justice to Nebraska Supreme Court Nebraska Examiner19:08 2-Jan-25

Medical Marijuana Legalization Takes Effect in Nebraska After Lawsuit Dismissal Reason13:37 2-Jan-25

Governor Jim Pillen Appoints Interim Commissioner of NDOL Nebraska Governor (Press Release)11:42 2-Jan-25

Insurance must now cover all parts of Nebraskans’ colorectal cancer screenings Nebraska Examiner06:25 2-Jan-25

Nebraska farm leaders prepare for possible immigration changes under Trump KSNB23:47 1-Jan-25

Abortion led Nebraska’s top five political stories from 2024 Nebraska Examiner06:21 1-Jan-25

Pillen appoints interim commissioner for Nebraska Department of Labor Nebraska Examiner06:18 1-Jan-25

USDA awards Nebraska group $200M to boost clean energy efforts Nebraska Examiner06:08 1-Jan-25

Report: Nebraska juveniles in detention spend twice as much time confined in rooms last year Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska07:17 31-Dec-24

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Death of Former President Carter; Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for 30 Days Nebraska Governor (Press Release)20:59 30-Dec-24

Former Omaha lobbyist Jack Cheloha named Ralston city administrator Nebraska Examiner18:50 30-Dec-24

Nebraska gas tax going up nearly a penny beginning with new year Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska18:13 30-Dec-24

Can Nebraska lawmakers balance the budget and deliver tax relief? North Platte Telegraph15:09 30-Dec-24

LULAC tells Omaha Police it needs more Latino input in police oversight, hiring Nebraska Examiner06:17 30-Dec-24

Gov. Pillen to be Discharged from Hospital Today Nebraska Governor (Press Release)15:42 27-Dec-24

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen to be released from hospital Friday Nebraska Examiner15:09 27-Dec-24

Congressman Mike Flood & Norfolk Chamber of Commerce work to bring affordable housing in Norfolk News Channel Nebraska09:48 27-Dec-24

Walt Radcliffe’s friends say lobbyist was part of State Capitol’s ‘fabric’ Nebraska Examiner23:41 26-Dec-24

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen having rib surgery that extends hospital stay Nebraska Examiner18:05 25-Dec-24

Nebraska Gov. Pillen Hurt in Horseback Riding Accident NewsMax20:03 24-Dec-24

GOP Rep. Bacon Applauds Departure of 'Volatile' Republicans NewsMax16:50 24-Dec-24

Nebraska lawmaker seeks federal waiver for prescription drug donation program with Iowa nonprofit Nebraska Examiner06:39 24-Dec-24

Nebraska governor hospitalized after being thrown off a horse Washington Examiner14:32 23-Dec-24

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen suffered fractured ribs, lacerated spleen in fall from horse Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska13:37 23-Dec-24

Supplemental Update Regarding Gov. Jim Pillen’s Condition and Recovery Following Horseback Riding Accident Nebraska Governor (Press Release)13:26 23-Dec-24

Pillen broke seven ribs, one vertebra when bucked from horse Nebraska Examiner11:50 23-Dec-24

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen 'Bucked Off Horse' and Hospitalized Ahead of the Holidays People09:24 23-Dec-24

Nebraska Governor Injured After Being Thrown from Horse Political Wire08:44 23-Dec-24

Nebraska governor hospitalized after being bucked off horse The Washington Times21:57 22-Dec-24

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized after getting bucked off horse CBS News21:28 22-Dec-24

Governor Transported to UNMC Following Fall from Horse Nebraska Governor (Press Release)20:39 22-Dec-24

Pillen to spend pre-Christmas in hospital after being bucked from horse Nebraska Examiner19:34 22-Dec-24

Nebraska refugee agencies hurry to resettle people before Trump takes office Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska20:13 21-Dec-24

Gov. Pillen Announces Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects Nebraska Governor (Press Release)17:50 20-Dec-24

Wuehler named secretary treasurer for Nebraska Association of County Officials North Platte Telegraph17:26 20-Dec-24

Lincoln Journal Star 2024 Election Voter's Guide: Local candidates on the issues Columbus Telegram, Nebraska14:17 20-Dec-24

Nebraska schools receive $10 million to boost safety, security infrastructure Nebraska Examiner06:21 20-Dec-24

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Latest politics news in Nebraska including updates on local, state and federal legislature, government transparency, abortion, health care, and more.

Nebraska is considered a red state. In the federal government, Nebraska is represented by two U.S. Senators and three U.S. Representatives. Both Senators, Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, and all three Representatives are Republican. Nebraska has a Republican governor, Jim Pillen, who was elected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans.

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