Lawmakers hear pros and cons to changing Omaha city elections schedule
A former Omaha mayor and an Omaha City Council lobbyist objected Thursday to a measure seeking to change the city’s local ...
Nebraska's Dan Osborn weighs running for 2nd District, other offices in 2026
After winning attention for running against Republican U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer in 2024, Dan Osborn, a former labor union leader ...
Winner-take-all bills stuck in a 'lull' in Nebraska Legislature as backers search for votes
Two proposals to restore a winner-take-all model for Nebraska's future presidential elections appear to be stuck in limbo as ...
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Nebraska Soybean Farmers Encouraged to Run for Open Board Seats
This year, the Nebraska Soybean Board is seeking soybean farmers to represent their fellow farmers in Districts 2, 4 and 8.
Nebraska Republicans prepare to ask voters to overhaul winner-take-all system
Nebraska is one of two states that award electoral votes based on congressional districts rather than all going to the winner of the statewide election.
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Nebraska's rural, urban counties divided over bid to cut inheritance tax rate
Nebraska lawmakers will consider replacing the state's sliding inheritance tax rate with a 1% across-the-board rate under a ...
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Defenders of Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ come out in force against winner-take-all at hearing
People line up on Thursday to testify about proposals to shift Nebraska to winner-take-all in presidential elections. (Courtesy of Tom Becka) But many would-be testifiers left before speaking ...
Omaha mayor gives update on re-election campaign funding
Mayor Jean Stothert’s campaign gave an update this week on fundraising efforts for her 2025 re-election campaign.
Nebraska lawmakers ask state's federal delegation to launch investigation into DOGE chair Elon Musk
"Regardless of political affiliation, the American people deserve a government that operates with integrity, transparency, and accountability," said the letter.