Nebraska state senators 2022

The legislative session begins Wednesday, when 49 state senators convene in the Norris chamber of the Capitol.

Mike Jacobson

Kathleen Kauth

A North Omaha senator traveled to Africa, toured slave castles and learned something about his hometown

An interesting thing happened as Terrell McKinney worked to establish a sister city relationship in Ghana. He felt himself better understanding his own identity, too.

Nebraska lawmakers push to make public the names of officers with questionable records

Two state senators are pushing for a law that would require all Nebraska law enforcement agencies to make public lists of officers who have misconduct or disciplinary histories.

Sen. Kolterman looks back as he heads toward exit, hopes for moderation

Sen. Mark Kolterman of Seward, who will complete his two terms as a state senator at the end of the year, sees more partisanship creeping into Nebraska's nonpartisan Legislature.

Nebraska considers expanding problem-solving courts to reduce prison overcrowding

Grappling with nation-leading prison growth, Nebraska officials are looking at ways to expand the state's problem-solving courts as a potential solution.

Retirements hitting Nebraska legislative staff hard

"It’s going to be pretty devastating as far as institutional knowledge walking out the door," said one state lawmaker.

Before lengthy hearing, Nebraska voter ID requirements amended to include notary's stamp on early ballots

During a marathon hearing on Wednesday, the Legislature’s Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony for and against a proposal that would enact a voter ID law.

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A North Omaha senator traveled to Africa, toured slave castles and learned something about his hometown

Nebraska lawmakers push to make public the names of officers with questionable records

Sen. Kolterman looks back as he heads toward exit, hopes for moderation

Nebraska considers expanding problem-solving courts to reduce prison overcrowding

Retirements hitting Nebraska legislative staff hard

Before lengthy hearing, Nebraska voter ID requirements amended to include notary's stamp on early ballots

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