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. âNot… 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
Public Education
Tuesday primary to narrow Nebraska Board of Education candidates in District 4. Who are they?In two of the four Nebraska Board of Education primaries May 14, three candidates are vying for the top-two spots in Districts 2 and 4 for the ballot in Novemberâs… Read More
Homeschools
Family finds âpeace of mindâ in homeschooling after physical attacks from bullying, special needs diagnosesA Cuban family has found homeschooling to be the best educational option for their daughter Susana, who was physically attacked by one of her classmates at a public school in… Read More
Public Education
Tuesday primary to narrow Nebraska Board of Education candidates in District 2. Who are they?In two of the four Nebraska Board of Education primaries May 14, three candidates are vying for the top-two spots in Districts 2 and 4 for the ballot in Novemberâs… Read More
Government
School choice notches another victory in Nebraska, continues advancing nationwideA new school choice bill was passed in Nebraska on Thursday, focusing on low-income families. After three rounds of debate, the stateâs unicameral Legislature passed LB… Read More
Government
âIf we care about kids, then get rid of the politicsâ: Nebraska school choice bill clears first hurdleAn education freedom bill advanced in the Nebraska Legislature this week, and its passage would make a November ballot question on the stateâs current school choice law moot. Read More
Culture
Nebraska state senator dumps Democrats for GOP over pro-life, pro-family supportNebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell, Omaha, has left the Democrat Party and re-registered as a Republican. McDonnell, 58, said the move comes in response to Democrat Party efforts to deny… Read More