Death penalty to stay on books at least one more year
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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Lindley says team taking it ‘one game at a time’
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska Omaha women’s basketball team is about to wrap up this season’s schedule. KVNO’s Brandon McDermott caught up with Head Coach Chance Lindley to discuss this season’s results so far.
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A New Play’s Path to Production: Struve’s ‘Recommended Reading for Girls’
Omaha, NE — The Omaha Community Playhouse presents the world premiere of Recommended Reading for Girls by local playwright Ellen Struve.
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Death penalty to stay on books at least one more year
By Fred Knapp
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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Read MoreHow to care for retired state employees?
By Fred Knapp
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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Read MoreWater conservation and climate change on the agenda
By Fred Knapp
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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Read MoreAge old debate over school funding begins anew
By Fred Knapp
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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Read MoreLegislature bogged down after second day of debate on Affordable Care Act
By Fred Knapp
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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Read MoreNebraska legislature battles over Medicaid expansion
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Legislature opened a crucial debate on expanding Medicaid today/Tuesday, with senators projecting health care benefits pitted against those concerned about costs. Fred Knapp of NET News has details in this legislative update.
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