Government
Nebraska group working on ballot question to put trans athlete ban in state constitutionA coalition of conservative Nebraska leaders has launched a ballot initiative petition aimed at prohibiting biological males from competing in girlsâ and womenâs sports at public schools and colleges. The group âFairness for Girlsâ says it wants… Read More
Public Education
Nebraska district reacts to paraprofessionalâs arrest after new evidence surfaces regarding 2022 child sex assault reportÂNorfolk Public Schools in Nebraska is reaffirming its commitment to âa safe and secure environmentâ for both students and staff after the Feb. 25 arrest of one of its paraprofessionals… Read More
Culture
‘We all have numbered days’: Former Senator Ben Sasse talks terminal illness, gospel truth, love of neighborFormer U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, is âredeeming the timeâ to live for Christ and love his neighbors, proclaiming that heâs ânot dead yetâ after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis… Read More
Politics
More states moving to close election funding loophole few voters knew existed(The Daily Signal) â As many as two dozen states could enact legislation this year to ban foreign funding of ballot measures, a trend that gained bipartisan support last year. Read More
Government
Nebraska governor vows to eliminate DEI from public universitiesÂNebraska Gov. Jim Pillen says he wants to fully remove diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from the stateâs public colleges and universities, calling the ideology harmful to students and… Read More
Homeschools
Nebraska homeschool growth continues as families âwant moreâ from educational systemÂAfter working 30 years as a public-school teacher and administrator, LeDonna Griffin now runs a homeschool co-op for families in Nebraska â called Leaders to Legends. One of the… Read More
Government
Nebraska governorâs executive order defunds abortion providers, including Planned ParenthoodNebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has issued an executive order defunding Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers. Executive Order No. 25-16, titled âProtecting the Life, Health, and… Read More
Government
Nebraska opts in to federal private school choice programNebraska has become the first state opting in to a new federal tax credit program designed to expand school choice scholarships for K-12 students. Gov. Jim Pillen announced the news during a Sept. 27 visit to… Read More
Public Education
Nebraska district warns parents about social media trend recording public urination on school propertyLincoln Public Schools is urging Nebraska parents to discuss the consequences of a viral social media fad with unwelcome consequences â teens filming themselves urinating publicly on school property. Read More
Public Education
Nebraska education board restricts bathroom menstrual products to female-designated spaces, health officesThe Nebraska State Board of Education narrowly approved a menstrual product pilot program for public schools last week, voting to restrict the products to girls’ restrooms, girls’ locker rooms and… Read More
Government
Nebraska governor signs bill protecting womenâs sports from male competitorsNebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed legislation Wednesday to ensure biological males canât compete in girlsâ and womenâs sports. During the signing ceremony for LB 89, or the Stand With… Read More
Government
Nebraska Legislature advances bill to restrict athletics and bathroom access by biological sexThe Nebraska unicameral Legislature advanced a bill this week that would codify a ban on male transgender athletes competing in girls’ interscholastic sports, WOWT… Read More
Government
First baby safely surrendered under enhanced Nebraska Safe Haven LawA healthy infant was surrendered at a safe haven location in the northeast region of Nebraska thanks to a new state law. The baby is now receiving care from the… Read More
Government
Nebraska committee advances bill requiring burial or cremation for aborted babiesA pro-life bill that would treat aborted babies with the dignity of any other human life is advancing in Nebraska. The stateâs Health and Human Services Committee voted 5-0 to… Read More
Politics
Failed Vice Presidential candidate to launch tour of town halls in red states(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is launching a tour of town halls in red districts across the U.S. beginning this week. Walz confirmed the tour… Read More
Government
Reporter details findings on China’s spy activities in US to Nebraska Senate committee(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Daily Caller News Foundation Investigative Reporter Philip Lenczycki outlined his findings about Chinese Communist Party (CCP) activity in Nebraska during a state senate hearing Wednesday. Read More
Public Education
Money, language and voter fatigue: Why school choice is still winning after ballot measures failAlthough ballot measures promoting school choice lost in three states last week, thereâs more to consider about why than first meets the eye. Thatâs according to Michael McShane, national research… Read More
Politics
Nebraska athletes stand by decision to urge pro-life vote in adSix University of Nebraska athletes appear in a political ad urging the stateâs voters to support a pro-life initiative on the ballot and oppose a pro-abortion initiative. The pro-life initiative… Read More
Government
School choice is on the ballot in these 3 statesUnder the looming shadow of a monumental presidential election are three state ballot measures that could change the lives of hundreds of thousands of K-12 students. Measures in Colorado, Kentucky… Read More
Government
Nebraska removes anti-school choice measure from ballot in ongoing battleIn a victory for education freedom, an anti-school choice measure is being removed from the November ballot in Nebraska. Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced… Read More