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Speaker John Arch said the Legislature will start debating technical and noncontroversial rules changes before moving onto items likely to draw heavy opposition in the chamber.

Speaker John Arch said the Legislature will start debating technical and noncontroversial rules changes before moving onto items likely to draw heavy opposition in the chamber.

Speaker John Arch said the Legislature will start debating technical and noncontroversial rules changes before moving onto items likely to draw heavy opposition in the chamber.

LINCOLN — A trio of Nebraska lawmakers took to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for a fundraiser they hope will help turn the tide in Nebraska’s upcoming elections and against anti-LGBTQ

New details emerge in the case against a couple accused of a quadruple murder in Laurel, Nebraska.

State senators adopted the rules of the last legislative session on Day 1 of the 2023 session, which will guide the proceedings until permanent rules are set later this month.

The first day of the session was expected to center on a proposal to change the Legislatures method of choosing committee leaders, but the fight has reportedly been delayed.

Two former Nebraska legislative speakers and 11 other former senators urge retention of secret ballots in electing legislative leaders.

Supporters of the rule change said making the votes public brings more transparency to the process, but opponents say secret ballots are crucial for bipartisanship.  

Proponents of ending secret ballot voting to elect leadership in the Nebraska Legislature say they have enough support to change the rules. Others say: Not so fast.