Gov. Dave Heineman made programs for children and families a funding priority in his State of the State address Thursday. He followed it with a requested bill that would create a triage hotline for families in c
Omaha Sen. Brenda Council introduced two bills on Thursday that would change sentencing for some murder cases. As promised, she is sponsoring a bill (LB306) that would repeal the Nebraska death pe
On Thursday, state Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh of Omaha introduced a bill (LB349) in the Legislature that would allow voters to recall only elected officials who had committed a wrong.
Providing fingerprints and getting an extensive criminal background check could be a prerequisite for transporting kids and vulnerable adults under state care.
A proposal to replace the electric chair with lethal injection will compete with one that calls for repealing the death penalty altogether in Nebraska.
Local communities would be able to make rules limiting where a registered sex predator could work under a bill (LB284) introduced by Lincoln Sen. Tony Fulton.
New state Sen. Heath Mello introduced the bill (LB277) Wednesday. Adults also couldn’t buy spray paint for a minor, although an exception would be made for parents buying supplies for their children.
Casino-type gambling is back on the Legislature’s agenda after a two-year reprieve. A proposed constitutional amendment that would allow casino slot machines at Nebraska racetracks and earmark 40 percent of the proc
Sen. Annette Dubas of Fullerton introduced a bill (LB253) Wednesday that stiffens fines against railroads for blocking highways, streets or alleys for more than 10 minutes.
Nebraska cities aren’t allowed to trump state law and ban the carrying of concealed weapons. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Sen. Mar
When the state took over county services to people with developmental disabilities 20 years ago, 12 people in Southeast Nebraska were waiting for services.
School districts across Nebraska could be forced to spend more tax dollars in the classroom under a bill sponsored by state Sen. Rich Pahls of Omaha, a retired elementary school principal.
Sen. Colby Coash of Lincoln introduced a bill (LB244) to make Carisoprodol and Tramadol controlled substances. In studies, both have shown a risk of human dependence and abuse.
Nebraska could join 35 other states in a compact meant to track juveniles who run away from home or move to another state while on probation or parole.
In 2007, the Nebraska Legislature helped out a mother and daughter in an international custody battle in which the Lincoln mother claimed the daughter was being sexually abused by the Canadian father.