“No Jail” option gives Nebraska drug courts a role in reducing prison crowding

By Bill Kelly
Omaha, NE– Nebraska’s drug court system no longer wants to be considered an experiment. While debate peaks over what to do about the state’s overcrowded prisons and county jails, local drug courts operating in 11 judicial districts are getting new attention.
Read MoreNew Medicaid expansion proposal heard; electoral vote debate continues

By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — Nebraska needs to expand Medicaid to help low income residents and the state’s economy, supporters told a legislative committee. But Gov. Dave Heineman remains opposed, citing cost concerns.
Read MoreA crowded pack: Nebraska’s U.S. Senate race

By Mike Tobias
Omaha, NE — With no incumbents in either race, there’s a long list of primary election candidates for governor and U.S. Senate in Nebraska this spring. With 11 candidates from various political parties; how does one break free from the pack?
Read MoreChanging Nebraska’s presidential vote; holding back third graders discussed

By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — The unicameral is debating how Nebraska casts its Electoral College votes for president, and how the state should handle students who fail proficiency tests.
Read MoreTax break on ag repair parts advances; McCook work camp proposal stalls

By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — The Nebraska Legislature moved toward giving farmers and implement dealers a tax break, but put off acting on a small step to reduce prison overcrowding.
Read MoreDo we need to hunt mountain lions in Nebraska?

By NET News
Omaha, NE — In early January, two hunters killed two of the big cats in the state’s first season there. Hunting these animals has been contentious, even more so now that one state senator is vowing to ban mountain lion hunting in Nebraska.
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