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'Every day it gets worse': State prison workers detail low morale, high turnover to legislative cmte 0 TexasTowelie Oct 2017 Oct 2017 0 1252

Labor union teams up with nonprofit to keep seniors safe in their homes 0 TexasTowelie Oct 2017 Oct 2017 10 1189

Swastikas in Lincoln 3 hibbing Sep 2017 Sep 2017 1 2793

Mega game-day parties packed with puking, peeing Nebraska fans have police seeing red 2 TexasTowelie Sep 2017 Sep 2017 0 3371

Glause to pay over $110K in restitution for Kearney High School, church vandalism 0 TexasTowelie Sep 2017 Sep 2017 0 1917

Watchdog says Nebraska should spend less on tax incentives 0 TexasTowelie Sep 2017 Sep 2017 0 1710

Nebraska could bid for Tyson chicken plant after Kansas squawking stalls project 0 TexasTowelie Sep 2017 Sep 2017 0 1916

Amid free speech firestorm, NU grapples with keeping debate robust but respectful 1 TexasTowelie Sep 2017 Sep 2017 1 1755

New trial ordered in suit that saw $1M award for ex-student 0 TexasTowelie Sep 2017 Sep 2017 2 1981

Union Pacific Railroad makes position cuts in Omaha 0 TexasTowelie Sep 2017 Sep 2017 0 1818

Omaha area employers say tight labor market is pushing up wages 1 TexasTowelie Sep 2017 Sep 2017 1 1794

Keystone XL hearing wraps up; opponents vow to 'put our bodies on the line' if pipeline approved 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2017 Aug 2017 1 2885

Nebraska, other states ready to make tax deals with online sellers 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2017 Aug 2017 0 2655

Nebraska state troopers union says parts of Ricketts' report are 'reckless' and false 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2017 Aug 2017 3 3000

Nebraska's cash reserve needs a boost, fiscal analyst tells lawmakers 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2017 Aug 2017 0 3432

Will Anyone Challenge Fischer in 2018 Senate? 0 PoorMonger Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 2078

Bob Kerrey, a holdout on Clinton's '93 agenda, provides example in Trump era 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 2160

Nebraska AG warns of Florida-based insurance scam 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 2093

Nebraska Supreme Court hears of Whiteclay 'epidemic' in state's written arguments 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 2038

For 8 hours, firefighters battled blaze that destroyed the only grocery store in Osmond, Nebraska 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 2792

Video shows use of force after Sioux Co. chase, raises more questions about Nebraska State Patrol 0 WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 2690

Senator turns to crowdsourcing for state flag designs 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 2249

Nebraska Democratic Party chair removes official after offensive remarks about congressman's shootin 1 TexasTowelie Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 2440

One of three companies managing Medicaid in Nebraska faces sanctions for 'serious deficiencies' 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 2463

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts announces re-election bid, says he'll focus on lowering property taxes 3 TexasTowelie Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 3834

Gov. Ricketts proclaims June 19-25 Nebraska Pollinator Week 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 3645

$10K bill for getting car stuck in newly poured concrete 7 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 0 5984

Gov. Ricketts Nebraska budget vetoes survive override attempt 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 0 4439

Ex-Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says Trump's controversies are eroding Americans' trust 1 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 2 4446

Lawsuit against City of Fremont dismissed 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 1 2753

Nebraska Continued...

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More than 1K metric tons of spent uranium fuel still in temporary storage in Nebraska 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 0 4259

Dentist billed Nebraska prison system $145,500 for dentures for inmates who weren't eligible, 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 2 4281

It is election day in Omaha! Go Vote! (Twitter) 0 femmocrat May 2017 May 2017 4 3193

Big crowd likely at hearing on Keystone XL oil pipeline 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 3 2067

Women's health funding issue draws filibuster on budget bill 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 0 4418

Ricketts vetoes bill to restore voting rights to felons sooner 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 1 1375

Abortion becomes hot topic as Nebraska legislators give first-round OK to budget bill 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 1 3249

Nebraska teachers union's new plan calls for classroom diversity, 'cultural proficiency' training 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 4 6168

Nebraska lawmakers will need another $50 million to balance state budget 0 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 0 3170

Governor, senators field questions at legislative forum 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 2730

Bill helps rural Nebraska towns with few houses for workers 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 1 1173

Senators advance bill requiring Nebraska schools to provide place for students to pump breast milk 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 4275

Berkshire subsidiary on renewable energy push across the West 2 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 2952

Bill would require state licensing of private 'bottle clubs' like Omaha's new BYOB strip club 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1243

Nebraska Legislature's Revenue Committee approves tax reform package 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1103

Ricketts signs bill creating 'Choose Life' specialty license plates 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 4211

Pros and cons of bill to ban workplace bias based on sexual orientation are aired for third year in 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 2 1142

After inmate uprising, legislators talk of re-forming committee to investigate prison problems 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1269

Nebraska law enforcement, Keystone XL pipeline foes prepare for possible protests 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 2669

Nebraska SC Upholds Ruling Same-Sex Couples Can Adopt, Compares State Policy to 'Whites Only' Sign 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 4241

Hey, Omaha!! Go Vote today!!! 0 femmocrat Apr 2017 Apr 2017 3 4140

Good plan for former college campus 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 2875

Rainy-day fund could provide stability for NU students and state of Nebraska 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1120

Senators end ban on teachers wearing religious garb 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1941

Regulator, attorney say oath wasn't broken with outside job 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1940

Nebraska Dems criticized by far-right outlets for giving voter-registration forms to refugees 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 3587

Omaha residents skeptical of streetcar plans, questioning project's $150M price tag 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2707

130-plus citizens, groups file to intervene in approval process for Keystone XL route across state 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 3 3027

Bill to end automatic collection of union dues from state paychecks faces some pushback 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 3395

Senators give final OK to bill barring candidates who owe civil penalties 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 4518

Nebraska Continued...

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Scheer: Nebraska legislators won't get free meals from lobbyists during debates this session 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 2724

Nebraska lawmakers hear testimony on proposal to allow concealed carry without a permit 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1220

Nebraska Legislature committee crafts early version of tax cut package 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 2724

Thanks to Berkshire's success, Warren Buffett is giving away a fortune that just keeps growing 2 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 3 2705

Two Rallys in Omaha on Saturday, March 25 0 progressoid Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2429

Nebraska lawmakers select bills to prioritize for rest of session, including gun, voter ID measures 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1333

Ann Ferlic Ashford considering a run for husband's old seat in 2nd Congressional District 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1304

Gordmans files for bankruptcy protection, will liquidate inventory and assets 3 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 3 1469

Legislators rev up debate on Nebraska's motorcycle helmet law 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1295

Whats should Nebraska's state reptile be? Public can vote for 6 animals 9 Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 5373

Helmet bill is back again in Nebraska Legislature 2 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1597

Bill advanced to undo Nebraska ban on religious garb in classroom 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1693

Columbus woman accused of stealing $90,000 from employer 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1374

Union Pacific fined in federal safety case 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1126

Scottsbluff woman accused of fraud while manager of credit union 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1638

Nebraska county with few people, assets faces huge judgment 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 5 1739

Proposed restrictions would doom payday lending in Nebraska, lenders say 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1646

Supporters say sexual orientation bill is workforce issue 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1592

Sales tax hike would help property taxpayers, avoid 'slash and burn' cuts, supporters say 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1363

Push to put Omaha school pension plan under state control draws scrutiny 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1403

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