Alert Top Story Nebraska lawmakers reject bill to make daylight saving time permanent Erin Bamer Omaha World-Herald Feb 6, 2024 Feb 6, 2024 Updated Mar 12, 2024 0 × Studies show that DST can boost the economy and save energy, but researchers also warn it all comes at a cost. 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The pros and cons of Daylight Saving Time Studies show that DST can boost the economy and save energy, but researchers also warn it all comes at a cost.
Nebraska lawmaker proposes $1,500 state-funded accounts for private, parochial students Students at private and faith-based schools in Nebraska would be able to get a $1,500 state-funded savings account for educational needs under…
Nebraska Legislature advances bill to allow distribution of hypodermic needles Giving sterile needles to drug addicts to reduce the spread of infectious diseases like HIV drew widespread support Friday from Nebraska lawmakers.
Nebraska bill seeks to prohibit homeowners associations from banning political signs The bill would prohibit homeowners associations, or HOAs, from banning political signs displayed on an owner's property, with some caveats. Â
Nebraskans split on bill that would allow school staff to carry firearms Testimony was divided Tuesday on a bill that would allow Nebraska school boards to adopt policies authorizing certain staff to carry firearms …
Nebraska health department leader pressed on posts about race, abortion, homosexuality The head of Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services faced questions about controversial Twitter posts and his failure to disclose a…
Bill aims to do away with Nebraska inheritance tax A Nebraska lawmaker who fell short in his bid to kill the state's inheritance tax two years ago is trying to finish the job this year with a b…
Fundraising woes, endorsement controversy put focus on Nebraska GOP Nebraska Republican divisions have hurt fundraising, and the state party's failure to endorse its congressional incumbents puzzled some. But t…
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