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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers failed to garner the 30 votes needed Tuesday to override Gov. Jim Pillen’s veto of a needle exchange bill that had

LINCOLN — Lawmakers failed Tuesday to override Gov. Jim Pillen’s veto of legislation to authorize safe syringe programs in the state, a vote that some said was deeper than one

A bill that would have allowed local jurisdictions in Nebraska to distribute hypodermic needles to drug users failed to garner enough support to override Gov. Jim Pillens veto.

After a heated debate Tuesday, Nebraska lawmakers failed to override Gov. Jim Pillens veto of a bill that would allow needle distribution programs to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers failed to garner the 30 votes needed Tuesday to override Gov. Jim Pillen’s veto of a needle exchange bill that had garnered wide bipartisan

The deaths by suicide of three boys in Nebraskas child welfare system last year prompts bill that would require suicide prevention training for some state employees.

Nebraska lawmakers reluctantly agreed to advance a resolution Friday that would temporarily restore access to the Legislatures watchdogs tasked with investigating the states troubled prison and child welfare systems.

Lawmakers gave first round approval to a resolution that opens the doors for the inspector general to resume oversight over prisons and the child welfare system.

The deaths by suicide of three boys in Nebraskas child welfare system last year prompts bill that would require suicide prevention training for some state employees.