Nebraska lawmakers will continue to cap themselves at introducing 20 bills each session of the Legislature after a failed vote to repeal the limit just one year after

Lawmakers can no longer give a “soft no” against ending debate or passing legislation during the Nebraska Legislature’s third and final stage of debate, unless they have a conflict of interest.

Right now, Nebraska law says a juvenile can be charged as an adult for a violent crime if they are between the ages of 14-18. This new bill, if passed, would lower that age to 12. LB 556 was officially introduced by Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston on Wednesday at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen.

A committee considering rules changes to how Nebraska lawmakers conduct themselves did not advance key conservative-led measures.

Three years ago today, our little online news experiment started because local reporting giants Paul Hammel and Cindy Gonzalez and retired editing great Cate Folsom got the itch to try something new.

As a Nebraska lawmaker sought to move his hemp regulatory bill to a new committee last week, Attorney General Mike Hilgers asked another to oppose the move.

All eyes will be on the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber this week as state senators return to Lincoln for the start of the 109th Nebraska Legislature. This week marks the start of the long ...

No fewer than four state lawmakers are proposing ways to regulate medical cannabis after a pair of ballot initiatives legalizing the drug for medical purposes succeeded in November.

Gov. Jim Pillen Friday ordered state agencies to take steps to carry out President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown — including telling the Nebraska State Patrol and prison leaders to alert federal officials about suspected immigration law-breakers.

The Legislature rejected an attempt by an Omaha lawmaker on Friday to lift the cap on how many bills can be introduced each year before finalizing the rules for debate.

For the second time in less than two years, the state agency charged with enforcing Nebraska's campaign finance disclosure laws has tapped its next executive director.

Transgender student-athletes would have a narrow path to participation in a new legislative proposal seeking to codify existing guidelines.