Government

Audit finds spending deficiencies in the Nebraska Supreme Court

Associated Press — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:11:41 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A new state audit has found problems with travel expenses and deficit spending within the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Sen. Fischer opposed to immigration reform bill in its current form

Katie Schubert — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:13:56 +0000

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska says she does not support a new immigration reform bill.

Judge allows Keystone XL lawsuit to proceed

Associated Press — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:50:51 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A judge has ruled that opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline in Nebraska can proceed with their legal challenge to a state law that paved the way for a new project route.

Nebraska revenue down in May

Associated Press — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:21:58 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska's net state revenue dipped below projections in May, but is still above the amount expected for the fiscal year that ends on July 1.

Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle reflects on four years leading the city

Katie Schubert — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:11:07 +0000

Omaha’s outgoing Mayor says he plans to take some time off before going back in to the private sector.

Former Lt. Gov. Sheehy fined for improper cell phone use

Associated Press — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:53:55 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy has agreed to pay a $1,000 fine for improper use of a state cellphone as part of a settlement with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission.

Senator Johanns Supports Students

Cheril Lee — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:06:06 +0000

US Senator Mike Johanns supported a motion last week to keep student loan rates from doubling at the end of the month.

2013 Legislative session adjourns

Associated Press — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:12:14 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers have finished a legislative session highlighted by a $7.8 billion, two-year budget and an overhaul of juvenile services.

Sen. Fischer: farm bill needs to be good policy for Nebraska ag producers

Katie Schubert — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:25:21 +0000

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer says more than 250 amendments have been filed to the Senate’s version of the farm bill.

Tax Modernization Committee begins its work

Associated Press — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:53:41 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Members of Nebraska's new tax modernization committee have started their work to identify any weaknesses in the state's tax structure.