By Fred Knapp, NET News
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska’s death penalty law will remain in place for at least another year, as senators who want to repeal it fell short of getting enough votes to overcome a filibuster today/Tuesday. Meanwhile, senators voted to override Gov. Dave Heinemans’ veto of a teachers’ retirement bill.
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By Fred Knapp, NET News
Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Legislature reversed itself and approved a pension funding bill Tuesday, after supporters warned that failing to do so would cost taxpayers more money.
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By Brandon McDermott, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – For most teachers the front line is the classroom, but a lack of resources prevents them from meeting the needs of every student. KVNO’s Brandon McDermott had a chance to sit down with one local educator going the extra mile in helping area students succeed.
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By Fred Knapp, NET News
Lincoln, NE – The state could pay farmers in the Republican River Valley a total of up to $10 million over the next two years not to irrigate, under a bill moving forward in the Nebraska Legislature. Fred Knapp of NET News has more in this legislative update.
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By Fred Knapp, NET News
Lincoln, NE – State aid to schools is growing in Nebraska. But how to divide that aid is producing considerable debate. Fred Knapp of NET News has more in this legislative update.
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By Fred Knapp, NET News
Lincoln, NE – A plan to expand Medicaid coverage to more low-income Nebraskans stalled in the Legislature Wednesday, amid philosophical and financial objections.
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