Protests Near ICE Detention Facility
McCook ICE detention facility protest draws demonstrators from across Nebraska - Central News Channel Nebraska
Protesters show support for immigrants, human rights and detainees near McCook ICE detention facility.
News Channel Nebraska
One year after Pillen announced McCook ICE jail, protests continue, governor doubles down • Nebraska Examiner
One year after Gov. Jim Pillen announced the McCook migrant detention facility, protests continue and Pillen doubles down.
Cindy Gonzalez
Protesters hold demonstration outside McCook ICE facility
Trial on America First Party
Judge holds trial on Nebraska GOP effort to reject America First party
“Put very simply, the Republican Party is not another name for the America First Party. The America First Party is not another name for the Republican Party,” Jason Grams said.
Lori Pilger | Lincoln Journal Star
AG Gets Involved in Lawsuit to Replace Democratic Candidate
Nebraska AG gets involved in case to force state Dem Party to replace former Senate candidate • Nebraska Examiner
The notice filed last week cites a state statute that the attorney general “shall” be heard if a law is alleged to be unconstitutional.
Juan Salinas II
Kearney to Discuss Data Centers
Kearney Planning Commission to discuss data center code amendments at upcoming meeting
Agencies Plan for Budget Cuts
Following Pillen’s budget memo, Nebraska leaders detail plans to cut staff, increase fees • Nebraska Examiner
Records obtained Friday by Nebraska Public Media News show state agencies are using a number of strategies – ranging from cutting positions to potentially having employees sleep in cars rather than in hotel rooms – in response to Gov. Jim Pillen’s memo that said his State Budget Division would be withholding at least 5% of state agencies’ monthly allotments.
Jackie Ourada, Nebraska Public Media News, Noelle Annonen, Nebraska Public Media News
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Sen. Pete Ricketts touts housing, taxes and border security at Lincoln event
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts stopped in Lincoln on Monday for a Victory Program tour event, using the appearance to stress what he called the importance of the 2026
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Pillen Questions Paid Petition Signature Gathering in Nebraska
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