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If the results hold, conservative state lawmakers would have a filibuster-proof majority to enact abortion restrictions and other priorities that previously failed to overcome filibusters.

Two candidates running for the Nebraska Legislature in District 14 want reforms for child welfare in the state.

David Wright of Ewing fell about 500 signatures short of putting his name on the fall ballot in the governor's race.

A proposed ban on abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned was blocked in the Legislature, as was a proposed criminal justice reform.

OMAHA — Seventeen of Nebraska’s state senators have signed the first pledge pushed by Charles Herbster’s new political action committee: to scrap the Legislature’s unique system of electing committee chairs

The Nebraska Legislature moved Wednesday toward approving $1 billion in ARPA fund spending.

Eight years ago, Nebraska officials launched an alternative approach to handling some child abuse and neglect cases. Rather than simply bringing charges, it focuses on addressing underlying issues.

Local drummer Opus has a new album out with his band Dead by Wednesday, is touring Europe this month with his Black Sabbath tribute band Earth and has published a memoir of his 35 years in the underground metal scene.

As lawmakers debate how much to restrict access to abortion, doctors are becoming increasingly vocal.

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson will not file criminal charges against former State Sen. Mike Groene.