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Nelson will vote for cloture
Sen. Ben Nelson announced Friday he will vote for a cloture motion Saturday that clears the way for Senate debate on health care reform.
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:15 am | Loading…
Governor signs budget bills
Gov. Dave Heineman signed three budget bills Friday that would cut funds in a number of areas, including across-the-board cuts for state agencies that could lead to furloughs or layoffs.
Updated: 11:39 am | Loading…
As pressure mounts, McClurg mum on stem cell vote
The man who holds the pivotal vote in today's embryonic stem cell research showdown is prepared to make a difficult decision. He just doesn't know what it will be, despite enormous pressure from both sides.
Nov 20, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…
Seward city administrator contract investigation unresolved
Six months after Seward City Council members sought a Nebraska State Patrol investigation of the city administrator's contract, the results have yet to emerge from the office of Attorney General Jon Bruning.
Nov 19, 2009 | 11:15 pm | Loading…
Senators will work around Heineman's schedule to wrap up session
Gov. Dave Heineman called 49 senators to Lincoln 2 1/2 weeks ago to find a solution to a budget crisis.
Nov 19, 2009 | 8:20 pm | Loading…
McGill named head of Urban Affairs Committee
Lincoln Sen. Amanda McGill was elected Thursday to chair the Legislature's Urban Affairs Committee.
Nov 19, 2009 | 6:15 pm | Loading…
Johanns slams Reid health care bill
Sen. Mike Johanns said Thursday the new Senate health care reform package would "threaten the health care choice of millions."
Nov 19, 2009 | 5:00 pm | Loading…
White, Terry clash over health care
Of course he would have voted to pass the House health care reform bill, Democratic congressional candidate Tom White says. That was the first vital step in moving health care reform along.
Nov 19, 2009 | 4:55 pm | Loading…
Mayor announces new city satisfaction survey
The city will ask residents what they think of city services as part of its continuing effort to change the way it budgets. Mayor Chris Beutler announced Thursday a new satisfaction survey as part of his "Taking Charge" initiative.
Nov 19, 2009 | 3:15 pm | Loading…
State court interpreter volunteers for pay cuts
A second Nebraskan has offered to cut his own pay to help with state budget problems.
Nov 18, 2009 | 5:50 pm | Loading…
Final votes expected Friday on state budget bills
Nebraska state senators pushed budget cuts through a second step Wednesday morning, moving closer to a final vote on a balanced budget on Friday.
Nov 18, 2009 | 5:35 pm | Loading…
Some Nebraska lawmakers' funds shielded from cuts
As Nebraska lawmakers slash government-agency budgets, which could reduce services and lead to layoffs this year and next, they may be sparing their own arm of government similar consequences.
Nov 18, 2009 | 4:50 pm | Loading…
Planners OK downtown Lincoln redevelopment plan
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission on Wednesday approved a redevelopment plan for the southeast corner of 13th and L streets.
Nov 18, 2009 | 4:40 pm | Loading…
Nelson seems unlikely to block health debate
A Senate filibuster blocking debate on proposed health care reform legislation likely would lead to a worse bill, Sen. Ben Nelson said Wednesday.
Nov 18, 2009 | 1:00 pm | Loading…
Deena Winter: An audit board with nothing to do
For years, Lincoln City Council members -- particularly Jon Camp -- lobbied for an internal auditor to examine city departments.
Nov 18, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…
Legislative committee: HHS wrong not to notify of program's closure
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services erred in not notifying the Legislature before it closed a program at the Lincoln Regional Center and moved patients into the center's general population, a legislative committee has found.
Nov 17, 2009 | 6:35 pm | Loading…
Budget bills advance in Legislature
Whether senators were thinking about the $10,000 daily cost of a special session or how well the Appropriations Committee handled budget cuts, they wrapped up debate and advanced four budget-cutting bills Tuesday in less than three hours.
Nov 17, 2009 | 4:45 pm | Loading…
Johanns: Keep terrorists off U.S. soil
Sen. Mike Johanns said Tuesday the Obama administration would "jeopardize the security and peace of mind of the American people by willingly transferring terrorists to the United States."
Nov 17, 2009 | 4:30 pm | Loading…
First deadline for 2010 elections nears
The first deadline for the 2010 election cycle is approaching. Potential candidates have until Dec. 4 to change their political party affiliation.
Nov 17, 2009 | 4:30 pm | Loading…
Debate starts today on spending cuts
The Legislature will begin debate this afternoon on a package of spending cuts that are mostly similar to Gov. Dave Heineman's budget-cutting proposal, but with some key differences.
Nov 17, 2009 | 11:00 am | Loading…
Highest paid state employee asks for pay cut to help budget
The psychiatrist who is the highest paid state employee in Nebraska has asked for a cut in pay.
Nov 17, 2009 | 12:40 am | Loading…
Mail-in elections usually bring out more voters
Gage County residents and Grand Island Northwest school district patrons emphatically said no to bond issues Tuesday. But they did so in different ways.
Nov 16, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…
Don Walton: A little health care history
It was long ago, but not far away.
Nov 16, 2009 | 12:55 am | Loading…
Doctors, judges top list of state employees with $100k salaries
More than 270 state employees make $100,000 or more a year. That list of employees is predominantly doctors and judges -- with the only constitutional officer whose salary tops $100,000 being Gov. Dave Heineman.
Nov 16, 2009 | 12:20 am | Loading…
Around the Rotunda: Recovery's here, go home, or not
Nebraska in recovery?
Nov 15, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
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