Breaking Bill allowing Nebraskans to carry concealed guns without a permit passes Legislature Erin Bamer World-Herald Bureau Apr 19, 2023 Apr 19, 2023 Updated Jul 26, 2024 0 Nebraska State Sen. Tom Brewer on the legislative floor as the Nebraska Legislature reconvened in Lincoln on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. EILEEN T. 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