Lawmakers advance farm-to-school program
Wed, 05/05/2021 - 12:00am
Every so often the Nebraska Legislature advances a bill that makes sense and causes one to wonder what took them so long.
Opinion
Protect our kids & schools
Wed, 05/05/2021 - 12:00am
Editor’s note: This article was received several weeks ago, but arrived too late for publication, yet it contains valuable information. I encourage you to read it and take action.
Lawmakers Take Important Step Toward Treating At-Risk Youth
Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00am
Lawmakers have amended and advanced a package of bills that will keep the Nebraska Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers on track toward becoming treatmentbased instead of correctionsbased facilities.
STRAIGHT TALK FROM STEVE
Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00am
LR 14 is Sen. Steve Halloran’s resolution calling for a convention of the states. Article V of the U.S. Constitution allows for states to call for a constitutional convention whenever two-thirds of the state Legislatures file applications with Congress calling for a constitutional convention. LR 14 would serve as Nebraska’s application for a convention of the states. Currently 15 states have filed their applications with Congress, while 23 other states, including Nebraska, have legislation pending this year.
Heavily modified corrections spending bill advances as part of state budget
Wed, 04/21/2021 - 12:00am
There are quite a few corrections-centered bills on the Nebraska Legislature’s table this year. While there are some solid ideas dealing with transparency and costs of incarceration, it appears those bills will linger in committee while senators focus on a big-ticket item in the state budget.