Wightman pleased with bi-partisan immigration reform vote Clipper-Herald staff Apr 16, 2014 Apr 16, 2014 Updated Apr 16, 2014 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Clipper-Herald staff During one of the last senate working days this Legislative Session, a rare bill on immigration was passed sponsored by Lexington Sen. John Wightman.kAm(:89E>2?[ 2 4@?D6CG2E:G6 #6AF3=:42?[ DA@?D@C65 2 ?@?\3:?5:?8 C6D@=FE:@? 42==:?8 @? E96 r@?8C6DD E@ A2DD :>>:8C2E:@? C67@C>]k^AmkAm%96 C6D@=FE:@? A2DD65 E9:D %9FCD52J[ 5FC:?8 2 =2E6 ?:89E @? E96 $6?2E6 7=@@C[ H96? >2?J D6?2E@CD E@@< @77 62C=J E@ 2EE6?5 2 4=@D:?8 A2CEJ]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio kAm“xE A2DD65] (6 @?=J ?66565 92=7 @7 E96 D6?2E@CD E92E H6C6 E96C6] xE 8@E BF:E6 2 76H #6AF3=:42? G@E6D[” (:89E>2? D2:5]k^Am kAm(:89E>2? D2:5 96 H2D 5:D2AA@:?E65 76==@H #6AF3=:42?D :? r@?8C6DD H@?’E E2<6 2?J 24E:@? @? :>>:8C2E:@?]k^Am People are also reading… Nebraskan accused in plot to kill the president seemed to blossom in college before troubling turn, friends and classmates say Lexington's Patrick Martin wins tie-down roping event at Sumner's 75th annual rodeo City of Lexington hosts music, fireworks and food trucks ahead of Independence Day Gunner Thompson's sixth inning homerun drives in three runs as Gothenburg tops Lexington 8-0 Crossroads Mission Avenue opens reimagined homeless shelter Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail Rescue teams searching for man whose canoe capsized in Chalco lake Speedway set to swap basketball and volleyball for pickleball Lexington student among 51 high school cadets who trained like troopers at Junior Law Academy David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers Public defender requests employee salary increase during Dawson County Commissioners meeting Planning commissioners recommend approval of zoning ordinance changes Dawson County Fair and Rodeo returns Wednesday, July 15 Community members learn DAR ancestral stories, importance of Independence Day at America-themed story time Ex-Husker wrestler Ferrari accused of assaulting pregnant woman in Lincoln kAm“x 92G6 C62==J 6?;@J65 :E[ x E9:?< J@F 42? >2<6 2 5:776C6?46[” (:89E>2? D2:5 23@FE 9:D g\J62C 42C66C 2D 2 DE2E6 D6?2E@C[ H9:49 H:== 4@>6 E@ 2? 6?5 y2?F2CJ @7 a_`d H96? E96 ?6H D6?2E@CD 2C6 FD96C65 :?]k^AmkAm{@@<:?8 :?E@ E96 7FEFC6[ (:89E>2? D2:5 96 6?;@JD E2<:?8 EC:AD E@ G:D:E 72>:=J 2?5 5@6D?’E E9:?< 96 H:== 36 H@C<:?8 2D 2? 2EE@C?6J 7@C G6CJ >F49 =@?86C]k^Am 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Crossroads Mission Avenue opens reimagined homeless shelter Crossroads Mission Avenue is preparing to open its new homeless shelter in Lexington. David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure t… 50 Capitols by 50: Roca family completes yearslong quest just in time for America 250 Matt and Kathy Honke have completed a journey that has taken them to every state capitol before they turn 50. Their final stop was in Richmond… Gothenburg rodeo attracts crowds over holiday weekend Large crowds filled the stands at the Pony Express Rodeo fairgrounds in Gothenburg July 3 and 4. Richard “Dick” Eugene Downey August 2, 1939 - July 28, 2026 Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio | All Of Our Podcasts Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Townhall Investigations video appears to show Osborn staffer mentioning Graham Platner Donald Trump admits asking Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun red card Donald Trump admits asking Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun red card Khamenei’s Three Sons Spotted CRYING At State Funeral; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Remains Absent | Iran Khamenei’s Three Sons Spotted CRYING At State Funeral; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Remains Absent | Iran Sights and Sounds: The RiverFront Fourth of July Celebration featuring the Omaha Symphony at Gene Leahy Mall Sights and Sounds: The RiverFront Fourth of July Celebration featuring the Omaha Symphony at Gene Leahy Mall
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