The bill's sponsor, Sen. Joni Albrecht, says she believes doctors will be able to practice much as they do now.
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Dozens of people, including some dressed in drag, testified in opposition to the bill (LB371) from Sen. Dave Murman banning some Nebraskans from attending their performances.
A day after the Legislature advanced a bill banning some gender-affirming care for minors, opponents of the bill made good on their promise to slow the session to a crawl.
The priority bill from Sen. Ben Hansen allows any motorcyclist or passenger over the age of 21 who has completed a safety course to ride without a helmet.
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Sen. John Fetterman, who checked himself into Walter Reed Hospital for depression five weeks ago, should be back at work soon, his aide said Thursday.
Bill banning gender-affirming care advances; Lincoln could become first Nebraska city to offer paid parental leave; Scott Frost's home sells for city record.
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Nebraska has what soon may be an affordable housing crisis.
Tension from earlier debate on legislation to block transgender youth from gender-affirming treatments seemed to spill over into the afternoon hearing.
Opposing senators, who promised to continue their fight by slowing the Legislature's work, urged their colleagues to “save the session” and allow other bills deemed important to proceed.
Even as a majority of Nebraska lawmakers push to curb abortion access in the state, a string of measures offered by their opponents aim to protect reproductive rights.
Bill targeting gender-affirming care personal for senator; records detail alleged abuse by Lincoln mother charged in toddler's death; former Husker Madi Kubik will have options for pro volleyball.
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The roots of our country’s shameful gun violence are revealed in this insightful quote from author Kahlil Gibran: "We choose our joys and sorr…
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Thank you to Doane University, the Journal Star and to all the vendors who sponsored the 2023 InSpire Girls event. All the panelists and prese…
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird deserves to be re-elected and will absolutely get my vote in the upcoming city elections.
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Supporters of revival of a state historic preservation and community revitalization tax credit urge legislative approval.
'This is my reality' — Nebraska senator says bill targeting gender-affirming health care is personal
In a raw speech to a hushed legislative chamber, Sen. Megan Hunt told lawmakers LB574 would directly affect her 12-year-old son who came out as trans more than a year ago.
Debate in Nebraska Legislature on trans bill stalls; Lincoln adapting rules on home pools; Stone Saunders visits Huskers.