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Answering 6 Important Questions about Nebraska’s New Voter ID Law

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Answering 6 Important Questions about Nebraska’s New Voter ID Law

In 2022, Nebraska voters passed a ballot measure that placed voter ID requirements in the state constitution. The amendment gave the unicameral authority to specify the rules for providing ID to vote. As a result, the legislature passed LB514 during the 2023 legislative session, which specifies how Nebraskans present ID before voting. Here are a few answers to questions you may have.
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What’s Ahead for CCNE in 2024

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What’s Ahead for CCNE in 2024

With a new legislative session and major elections just over the horizon, 2024 is sure to be a busy one for Common Cause Nebraska! We'll be weighing in on important issues, fielding an Election Protection program to protect voters' rights, and driving the conversation on campaign finance and redistricting reforms.

Answering 6 Important Questions about Nebraska’s New Voter ID Law

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Answering 6 Important Questions about Nebraska’s New Voter ID Law

In 2022, Nebraska voters passed a ballot measure that placed voter ID requirements in the state constitution. The amendment gave the unicameral authority to specify the rules for providing ID to vote. As a result, the legislature passed LB514 during the 2023 legislative session, which specifies how Nebraskans present ID before voting. Here are a few answers to questions you may have.

Common Cause NE Testimony In Support of LB737

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Common Cause NE Testimony In Support of LB737

Common Cause Nebraska supports efforts in the Nebraska legislature to restrain the influence of big donors. LB737 would place commonsense caps on how much an individual donor can contribute to each campaign.

Money Talks: Campaign Finance Insights from the Nebraska Primary Elections

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Money Talks: Campaign Finance Insights from the Nebraska Primary Elections

Money plays a significant role within the American political process. From candidacy to incumbency, money directly impacts how elected officials get into public office, how they vote once in office, and what policies they choose to prioritize.

A History of Public Campaign Financing in Nebraska.

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A History of Public Campaign Financing in Nebraska.

Once upon a time, Nebraska had a system to publicly fund legislative elections. That system made running for office more affordable but was overruled by the courts.

New Analysis Shows Nebraska’s Partisan Redistricting Process Led to Overcrowded Urban Districts

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New Analysis Shows Nebraska’s Partisan Redistricting Process Led to Overcrowded Urban Districts

Two Nebraska mathematics professors recently published an analysis of the 2021 voting district maps, revealing several flaws in the final versions. We feel their work is important to the issue of redistricting in our state and will summarize key takeaways in this post.  

Unicameral Update: 2.10.2022

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Unicameral Update: 2.10.2022

Last week saw the end of legislative introduction for the 2022 Nebraska legislative session. In addition to the bills mentioned in our previous update, several democracy and elections bills were introduced to their respective committees.

A Blueprint Mystery

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A Blueprint Mystery

A tax plan proposed by Blueprint Nebraska will benefit corporate interests and the wealthy while shifting a sales tax burden to everyday, working Nebraskans. How did such a tax plan come into existence? When legislation that benefits corporate interests and the wealthy comes into play, many look to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) as the source.

Legislative Update, Feb. 27 2020

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Legislative Update, Feb. 27 2020

This newsletter provides weekly updates on the Nebraska legislative session with regard to Common Cause Nebraska issues and policy. Our goal is to keep our members up to date what is going on in the Legislature with regard to Common Cause issues.

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