New Political Parties
Nebraska GOP sues to block the ‘America First Party’ • Nebraska Examiner
The Nebraska Republican Party suit adds to the handful of lawsuits that this Nebraska midterm cycle has seen.
Juan Salinas II
Two new political parties approved ahead of Nebraska’s midterm elections
The Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office cleared the way for the Nebraska Working People Party and the America First Party to form ahead of Nebraska’s midterm elections.
Jackie Ourada , Managing editor Nebraska Public Media
Lincoln Petition Signatures
Pillen calls for ban on pay-per-signature amid Lincoln fraud investigation
Until the law was changed in 2015, Nebraska banned pay-per-signature. Under a ban, petition gatherers could still be paid, but their pay could not be based on the number of signatures they collected.
Skyler Sears
Gov. Pillen, Secretary Evnen call for reform as Nebraska lawmakers react to arrests made in petition fraud case
A number of Nebraska lawmakers are reacting to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office announcement that multiple arrests had been made in an investigation into thousands of fraudulent petition signatures.
Craig Allison and 10/11 NOW
Five arrested in Lancaster County election petition fraud investigation - Central News Channel Nebraska
Authorities say more suspects are being sought after alleged fraudulent signatures were submitted on Lincoln ballot petitions
News Channel Nebraska
Nebraska Democratic Party Statement on Lincoln Petition Signature Scam Tied to Republican Operatives
Nebraska Democratic Party The Nebraska Democratic Party Chair and ASDC President Jane Kleeb issued the following statement regarding the Lincoln petition s
Karli Ferry
Senator Juarez Cancer Diagnosis
Omaha senator opens up about breast cancer diagnosis
Nebraska State Sen. Margo Juarez of South Omaha is publicly revealing her breast cancer diagnosis, saying she wants every woman to hear her story.
Andrew Pfeifer
What Are Flock Camera's?
Flock Safety cameras are spreading across Lincoln. Here’s what they do.
Flock Safety has recently been under attack for allowing law enforcement and federal entities to use technology to help with surveillance across the country.
Alyssa Johnson | Lincoln Journal Star
Higher Education Enterprise System
NU, state college system partnering on enterprise system replacement
Technical support for the version of used by NU and the state colleges to manage budgets, procurement, human resources and other functions is being phased out.
Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star
Ricketts Discusses Farm Bill and Property Taxes
Ricketts talks ag, farm bill, property taxes during interview - Sandhills Express
Nebraska U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts discussed a number of issues affecting Nebraska farmers, ranchers and rural communities during an interview with KCNI/KBBN
Christen Shirley
Judge Won't Force Democratic Party Ballot Replacement
Judge declines to force Nebraska Democratic Party to replace former Senate candidate Burbank • Nebraska Examiner
A Lancaster County district judge declined to grant William Forbes a temporary injunction to force the Nebraska Democratic Party to replace U.S. Senate nominee Cindy Burbank after she dropped out of the race.
Juan Salinas II
Judge says effort to force Nebraska Dems to replace vacancy on ballot unlikely to succeed
An effort to force the Nebraska Democratic Party to put up a Senate candidate is unlikely to succeed and raises “serious constitutional concerns,” a Lancaster County judge ruled Friday.
Molly Ashford , Nebraska Public Media
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