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Common Cause Sues to Protect Nebraskan Voters
Preventing Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen from sharing sensitive information contained in the state voter file with federal officials who do not run Nebraska elections.
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Kenny Colston
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Local View: Be counted; make vote count
Just last month, the Trump administration announced that it would halt the 2020 Census on Sept. 30, four weeks earlier than the original Census Bureau deadline.
It is one of the most important undertakings by the federal government because it determines the distribution of political power and resources nationwide that affect Americans for an entire decade.
While Nebraska has plenty of reason to worry about a loss in federal funding, we should also be concerned with how a census undercount will harm the state’s...
It is one of the most important undertakings by the federal government because it determines the distribution of political power and resources nationwide that affect Americans for an entire decade.
While Nebraska has plenty of reason to worry about a loss in federal funding, we should also be concerned with how a census undercount will harm the state’s...
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Midlands Voices: Ricketts is a major financial player in Nebraska political contests
Money in politics is something all voters should be concerned about. Nebraska statistics show that those candidates with the most money have a greater chance of winning than those with less. Since candidates are not required to disclose donations under $250, it is difficult to measure the effect of small donors. It is safe, however, to estimate that 80% of all legislative contributions come from large donors such as wealthy individuals, corporations and political action committees.
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Local View: It’s a money game now
So, in Nebraska, it appears that politics has become a rich man’s game. If you don’t have the money, you may have to sell your soul to those who do.
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Voter Map Initiative Going Forward During Health Emergency
With people avoiding contact at grocery stores, and big gatherings postponed indefinitely, Gavin Geis, executive director of Common Cause Nebraska, says getting the nearly 121,000 signatures required to make the November ballot hasn't been easy.
But Geis says a coalition is pressing ahead with efforts to stop lawmakers from being able to cherry pick voters.
But Geis says a coalition is pressing ahead with efforts to stop lawmakers from being able to cherry pick voters.
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Don Walton: A Memorial Day with a much different feel
Let's take a quick look at the newest legislative lobbying report issued by Common Cause Nebraska.
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Nebraska Sees Increase in Lobbyists, Spending on Lobbyists
Lobbyists collected $19.4 million in gross earnings in 2019, according to Common Cause Nebraska. The government watchdog group said the total is a record, up from $17.8 million in 2018.
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Shucking the Bucks: Another Record Harvest for Nebraska Lobbyists
Common Cause Nebraska releases 2020 Lobbying Report
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Nebraska Coalition Groups Propose a Ballot Initiative for an Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission
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Felons would be allowed to vote while in prison under proposal heard by Nebraska lawmakers
The current ban does not deter people from committing crimes or help rehabilitate them, although it serves as an additional type of punishment, said Gavin Geis, with Common Cause Nebraska.
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Nebraska state senators target treasurer’s TV ads, no-bid contracts during legislative hearing
LINCOLN — Two state senators made State Treasurer John Murante the poster boy for a pair of bills given a public hearing Friday.
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Midlands Voices: Voter ID proposal deserves defeat
I would hope that the people of Nebraska and our legislators would want to expand voter participation rather than spend tax dollars unnecessarily and limit citizen’s access to the ballot. Here’s hoping our legislators make an intelligent decision.
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Mining Venture Draws $200 Million in Tax Incentives and Red Flags
While the four lawmakers have left the Legislature, Gould remains concerned because current state senator Kolterman, who owns NioCorp stock according to a 2019 Statement of Financial Interest, is the primary sponsor of the tax credit renewal bill, L.B. 720. Kolterman did not respond to Bloomberg Tax’s request for comment on his position in NioCorp.