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DEM AG CANDIDATE: Nebraska has a Democrat challenging GOP AG Mike Hilgers. Jocelyn Brasher says she wants to make the office less political, including listening to voters who approved medical cannabis.
First in the Examiner from Cindy Gonzalez:
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First in the Examiner from Cindy Gonzalez:
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Jocelyn Brasher enters Nebraska AG race, squares off with former boss • Nebraska Examiner
Jocelyn Brasher, a Democrat and Nebraska native, enters the race for Nebraska attorney general and squares off with former boss Mike Hilgers.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:10 PM
DEM AG CANDIDATE: Nebraska has a Democrat challenging GOP AG Mike Hilgers. Jocelyn Brasher says she wants to make the office less political, including listening to voters who approved medical cannabis.
First in the Examiner from Cindy Gonzalez:
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First in the Examiner from Cindy Gonzalez:
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BOND HEARING: An undocumented migrant caught in legal limbo at the ICE detention center in McCook will get a bond hearing soon, or, a federal judge has ruled, the federal government must release him.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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Federal judge sides with McCook migrant detainee in ACLU Nebraska lawsuit • Nebraska Examiner
A federal judge in Nebraska has sided with an undocumented migrant detained in the McCook ICE facility, ordering a bond hearing or release.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:23 AM
BOND HEARING: An undocumented migrant caught in legal limbo at the ICE detention center in McCook will get a bond hearing soon, or, a federal judge has ruled, the federal government must release him.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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STATE GUEST WORKERS? A Nebraska “guest worker permit” bill for undocumented immigrants drew support Monday from the bulk of public testifiers, while the biggest pushback came from Nebraska’s labor commissioner and other lawmakers.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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‘Guest worker permit’ bill draws labor union support, opposition from Nebraska’s labor commissioner • Nebraska Examiner
A "guest worker permit" program for undocumented migrants was supported by most public testifiers and opposed by Nebraska's labor commissioner.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:43 AM
STATE GUEST WORKERS? A Nebraska “guest worker permit” bill for undocumented immigrants drew support Monday from the bulk of public testifiers, while the biggest pushback came from Nebraska’s labor commissioner and other lawmakers.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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DHHS CUTS: After Nebraska DHHS assured lawmakers that the governor’s proposed budget cuts could be managed while maintaining services, more than 20 health care pros and advocates told a different story.
From Erin Bamer:
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From Erin Bamer:
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Nebraskans raise alarm about proposed $152 million cut to DHHS • Nebraska Examiner
DHHS assured lawmakers that proposed budget cuts would be manageable. More than 20 health care professionals and advocates told a different story.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:36 AM
DHHS CUTS: After Nebraska DHHS assured lawmakers that the governor’s proposed budget cuts could be managed while maintaining services, more than 20 health care pros and advocates told a different story.
From Erin Bamer:
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From Erin Bamer:
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SHARING LOVE: A group in Nebraska’s capital city, in anticipation of Valentine’s Day, has launched its second annual effort to “show immigrant neighbors love.”
From Cindy Gonzalez:
From Cindy Gonzalez:
‘Love your neighbor’ project seeks to spread Valentine spirit in Lincoln • Nebraska Examiner
LINCOLN — A group in Nebraska’s capital city, in anticipation of Valentine’s Day, has launched its second annual effort to “show immigrant neighbors love.” The Lincoln/Lancaster County Welcoming Plan…
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February 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
SHARING LOVE: A group in Nebraska’s capital city, in anticipation of Valentine’s Day, has launched its second annual effort to “show immigrant neighbors love.”
From Cindy Gonzalez:
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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START YOUR WEEKEND: With more on the side conversation in the Nebraska Legislature that stopped a popular antisemitism bill in its tracks — and an amendment on sex that might also share some blame.
From Juan Salinas II:
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From Juan Salinas II:
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Nebraska antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from lawmaker • Nebraska Examiner
State Sen. Megan Hunt said State Sen. Brian Hardin made a comment about her being “wet” during a side discussion, a comment Hardin denies.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:39 PM
START YOUR WEEKEND: With more on the side conversation in the Nebraska Legislature that stopped a popular antisemitism bill in its tracks — and an amendment on sex that might also share some blame.
From Juan Salinas II:
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From Juan Salinas II:
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DACA FAMILY: With his oldest brother detained by ICE, 22-year-old Nebraskan Angel Angel-Becerril stepped up as family breadwinner and comforter to his younger siblings in a family of mixed immigration status.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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ICE detention of DACA recipient ripples through mixed-status Nebraska family • Nebraska Examiner
Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention of DACA recipient ripples through mixed-stats Nebraska family.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:21 AM
DACA FAMILY: With his oldest brother detained by ICE, 22-year-old Nebraskan Angel Angel-Becerril stepped up as family breadwinner and comforter to his younger siblings in a family of mixed immigration status.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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START YOUR MORNING: With what advocates see as an escalation of immigration enforcement in Nebraska. Federal officials detained a DACA recipient who has lived in the U.S. since he was a kindergartner and denied him a bond hearing.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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DACA recipient detained, denied bond hearing by ICE; ACLU Nebraska files suit • Nebraska Examiner
A Nebraska DACA recipient is detained and denied bond hearing by ICE and ACLU Nebraska responds with a federal lawsuit.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
START YOUR MORNING: With what advocates see as an escalation of immigration enforcement in Nebraska. Federal officials detained a DACA recipient who has lived in the U.S. since he was a kindergartner and denied him a bond hearing.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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Nebraska’s minimum wage will increase by 1.75% a year, no longer by the voter-approved cost of living, and certain teen workers won't see their pay crest $15 an hour for nearly 40 years. nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/05/l...
Legislature passes law capping annual minimum wage bumps, creating ‘youth’ wage below $15 • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska's minimum wage will annually increase at 1.75%, not by the cost of living, and certain teen workers can be paid a subminimum wage.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Nebraska’s minimum wage will increase by 1.75% a year, no longer by the voter-approved cost of living, and certain teen workers won't see their pay crest $15 an hour for nearly 40 years. nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/05/l...
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NO-BID LATEST: Gov. Jim Pillen’s admin, under scrutiny for a no-bid emergency contract with a lobbyist to whom he steered more than $2 million in state money, has again changed its story on how and why the contract was awarded.
From Aaron Sanderford:
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From Aaron Sanderford:
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Pillen team offers new explanation for timing of $2.5 million no-bid emergency contract • Nebraska Examiner
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen’s administration, facing scrutiny for a no-bid emergency contract with a lobbyist to whom he steered more than $2 million in state money, has again changed its story about…
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February 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM
NO-BID LATEST: Gov. Jim Pillen’s admin, under scrutiny for a no-bid emergency contract with a lobbyist to whom he steered more than $2 million in state money, has again changed its story on how and why the contract was awarded.
From Aaron Sanderford:
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From Aaron Sanderford:
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TICKETS FROM PROTEST: Fremont police cited six people in last week’s highly-publicized anti-ICE student protest that culminated in a youth being struck and injured by a vehicle displaying a Trump flag.
An update from Cindy Gonzalez:
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An update from Cindy Gonzalez:
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Driver and injured protester among six ticketed by Fremont police in anti-ICE rally • Nebraska Examiner
Fremont police have cited six people in connection with last week’s highly-publicized anti-ICE student protest.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:29 PM
TICKETS FROM PROTEST: Fremont police cited six people in last week’s highly-publicized anti-ICE student protest that culminated in a youth being struck and injured by a vehicle displaying a Trump flag.
An update from Cindy Gonzalez:
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An update from Cindy Gonzalez:
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START YOUR WEDNESDAY: With lawsuits involving two @ACLUofNE clients among the migrants being held at the former state prison in McCook that ICE and Gov. Jim Pillen call the “Cornhusker Clink.”
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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ACLU sues on behalf of McCook ICE detainees, criticizes attorney-client access • Nebraska Examiner
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska has sued on behalf of McCook ICE detainees, taking aim at attorney-client access.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:26 PM
START YOUR WEDNESDAY: With lawsuits involving two @ACLUofNE clients among the migrants being held at the former state prison in McCook that ICE and Gov. Jim Pillen call the “Cornhusker Clink.”
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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ICE DEBATE: A national fight over funding immigration enforcement offered a look into an emerging dynamic in Nebraska’s heated U.S. Senate race between Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and registered nonpartisan Dan Osborn.
From Juan Salinas II:
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From Juan Salinas II:
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Osborn, Ricketts navigate ICE stances with funding debate on horizon • Nebraska Examiner
Latest spat spotlights Osborn’s nonpartisan positioning, while Ricketts says Osborn is "talking out of both sides of his mouth."
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:28 AM
ICE DEBATE: A national fight over funding immigration enforcement offered a look into an emerging dynamic in Nebraska’s heated U.S. Senate race between Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and registered nonpartisan Dan Osborn.
From Juan Salinas II:
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From Juan Salinas II:
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OPINION: Legislating based on myth has consequences. And, says George Ayoub … This just in: We already prohibit that. nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/02/l...
OPINION: Legislating based on myth has consequences • Nebraska Examiner
The Nebraska Legislature is entertaining yet another piece of legislation based on the underlying myth that our elections are fraught with fraud.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:55 PM
OPINION: Legislating based on myth has consequences. And, says George Ayoub … This just in: We already prohibit that. nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/02/l...
Don Lemon said the Department of Justice (DOJ) sent federal officers to arrest him “for something I’ve been doing for the last 30 years, and that is covering the news.”
Via the Hill
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Via the Hill
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Don Lemon after release: ‘I will not stop now, I will not stop ever’
Former CNN host Don Lemon, released a day after federal officers arrested him in Los Angeles, defended his career in journalism on Friday, saying he will never stop reporting. U.S. District Judge P…
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January 31, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Don Lemon said the Department of Justice (DOJ) sent federal officers to arrest him “for something I’ve been doing for the last 30 years, and that is covering the news.”
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Via the Hill
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BRAIN GAIN? “Brain drain” appears to be loosening its grip on Nebraska, although Census data shows positive strides likely are more evident among freshly minted college grads than young talent with more experience.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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Census data shows less Nebraska ‘brain drain’ but concern for talent in its early 30s • Nebraska Examiner
New Census data shows less Nebraska "brain drain" but a raised flag for retaining talent pool of folks in their early 30s.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:47 PM
BRAIN GAIN? “Brain drain” appears to be loosening its grip on Nebraska, although Census data shows positive strides likely are more evident among freshly minted college grads than young talent with more experience.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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Update: Fremont police say they’ve found young driver who hit student anti-ICE protester w SUV flying Trump flag and investigation is ongoing. nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/nebra...
Fremont Police: Young driver found who hit protester with SUV flying Trump flag • Nebraska Examiner
A Fremont student was struck by a vehicle displaying a Trump flag at an anti-ICE rally in front of the high school.
nebraskaexaminer.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Update: Fremont police say they’ve found young driver who hit student anti-ICE protester w SUV flying Trump flag and investigation is ongoing. nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/nebra...
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SUPCO ON TREVOR JONES: The state’s highest court confirmed what lower courts had already concluded, that the state botched the prosecution of a former director of History Nebraska.
From Paul Hammel, who has covered this story from the beginning:
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From Paul Hammel, who has covered this story from the beginning:
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Nebraska Supreme Court upholds ex-History Nebraska director's case dismissal • Nebraska Examiner
LINCOLN – The state’s highest court confirmed what lower courts had already concluded, that the state botched the prosecution of a former director of History Nebraska. In a 19-page opinion issued…
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January 30, 2026 at 4:28 PM
SUPCO ON TREVOR JONES: The state’s highest court confirmed what lower courts had already concluded, that the state botched the prosecution of a former director of History Nebraska.
From Paul Hammel, who has covered this story from the beginning:
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From Paul Hammel, who has covered this story from the beginning:
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JUSTIFICATION CHANGE? The Pillen admin faces new questions over whether a tight timeline justified Nebraska using a $2.5 million no-bid emergency bioeconomy contract with a firm Gov. Jim Pillen recommended, run by someone he knew.
From Aaron Sanderford:
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From Aaron Sanderford:
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DED, Pillen back in Foley's crosshairs over justification for emergency no-bid contract • Nebraska Examiner
The Pillen admin faces new questions over whether a tight timeline justified Nebraska rushing into a $2.5 million no-bid emergency bioeconomy contract.
nebraskaexaminer.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM
JUSTIFICATION CHANGE? The Pillen admin faces new questions over whether a tight timeline justified Nebraska using a $2.5 million no-bid emergency bioeconomy contract with a firm Gov. Jim Pillen recommended, run by someone he knew.
From Aaron Sanderford:
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From Aaron Sanderford:
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New #NE census info shows the Husker state maintaining over 2M population but with international migration doing an about face. That immigration factor in past has been the state’s key population growth driver nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/01/27/n...
Nebraska population rises slightly, as international growth reverses • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska's population increased slightly in a newly released Census report, as international growth slowed dramatically.
nebraskaexaminer.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:53 PM
New #NE census info shows the Husker state maintaining over 2M population but with international migration doing an about face. That immigration factor in past has been the state’s key population growth driver nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/01/27/n...
Building intern’l bridges: NE kids gain insight on how they fit in the world via public art project w Omaha’s Italian sister city Carlentini nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/01/26/o...
Omaha’s ‘Little Italy’ youth, via art, fortify bridge to Italian sister city Carlentini • Nebraska Examiner
Omaha's Little Italy neighborhood youth, via art, fortify a bridge to the Italian sister city of Carlentini.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Building intern’l bridges: NE kids gain insight on how they fit in the world via public art project w Omaha’s Italian sister city Carlentini nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/01/26/o...
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ART CONNECTION: A local artist who helped create Omaha’s Little Italy mural has launched another art project to strengthen the bridge between Nebraska’s biggest city and a small Sicilian town tied to the city's Italian descendants.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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Omaha’s ‘Little Italy’ youth, via art, fortify bridge to Italian sister city Carlentini • Nebraska Examiner
Omaha's Little Italy neighborhood youth, via art, fortify a bridge to the Italian sister city of Carlentini.
nebraskaexaminer.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:07 AM
ART CONNECTION: A local artist who helped create Omaha’s Little Italy mural has launched another art project to strengthen the bridge between Nebraska’s biggest city and a small Sicilian town tied to the city's Italian descendants.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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IN-STATE TUITION: Opponents outnumbered supporters of two state proposals seeking to throw out parts of a 20-year-old Nebraska law allowing certain undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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Effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition rates for certain immigrant students faces foes • Nebraska Examiner
Legislative efforts to repeal in-state college tuition for certain Nebraska immigrants faces foes at two-hour public hearing.
nebraskaexaminer.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:03 AM
IN-STATE TUITION: Opponents outnumbered supporters of two state proposals seeking to throw out parts of a 20-year-old Nebraska law allowing certain undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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Effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition rates for certain immigrant students faces foes nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/01/26/e...
Effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition rates for certain immigrant students faces foes • Nebraska Examiner
Legislative efforts to repeal in-state college tuition for certain Nebraska immigrants faces foes at two-hour public hearing.
nebraskaexaminer.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition rates for certain immigrant students faces foes nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/01/26/e...
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FINAL APPROVAL? Could a legislative bill be one of the last hurdles facing an $800m deal to leave NU the sole owner of Nebraska Medicine, and did last week's Neb Med board shakeup give the bill new life?
From Zach Wendling:
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From Zach Wendling:
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Bill seeks to require legislative approval of NU-Clarkson Nebraska Medicine deal • Nebraska Examiner
A legislative bill could be one of the last hurdles facing a deal to leave the University of Nebraska the sole owner of Nebraska Medicine.
nebraskaexaminer.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:58 PM
FINAL APPROVAL? Could a legislative bill be one of the last hurdles facing an $800m deal to leave NU the sole owner of Nebraska Medicine, and did last week's Neb Med board shakeup give the bill new life?
From Zach Wendling:
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From Zach Wendling:
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