Bill allows more time for childhood sex assault victims to sue attacker
Victims of childhood sexual abuse in Nebraska would have more time to sue their attackers under a bill from Omaha State Senator Pete Pirsch. He stated this bill seeks to help victims who endured abuse but have not yet reported it or come to terms with this horrible experience. He says actions against the victims change their life forever. Senator Pirsch's bill would extend the time frame to file a lawsuit to 12 years after a victim turns 21. This will allow a victim more time to come to terms … [Read More...]
Gallup head says Nebraska a model for other states in business growth
Nebraska continues to receive good marks on keeping a healthy business economy. That according to Jim Clifton, Chairman and C-E-O of Gallup. Clifton says Nebraska is well ahead of other states by selecting bright, small businesses and put outstanding mentors with them. Clifton says Nebraska and Omaha are prime examples of how a business-friendly environment can spur economic growth. He also suggests that other states should look towards Nebraska in developing a model for business growth and … [Read More...]
Sponsor pulls anti-death penalty bill, for now (AUDIO)
Debate on the death penalty has paused at the Unicameral so the sponsor of a bill that would eliminate capital punishment in Nebraska gathers more information on accusations that that state used deception to obtain a drug needed of lethal injection. Questions surrounding the state’s method of obtaining sodium thiopental became a focal point of the debate in the legislature. Sen. Brenda Council of Omaha sponsors LB 276, which would end capital punishment. Council warned colleagues that … [Read More...]
24 hour UNMC skate-a-thon to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease
Starting at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon, the ice rink at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be a busy place. For 24 hours skaters will take to the ice to raise money for Parkinson's disease. Ted and Colleen Wuebben found the Skate-a-thon after Colleen was diagnosed in 2005 at the age of 52. For several years they flooded their own back yard and held a skate-a-thon to raise money for Parkinson's awareness. Colleen Weubben says living with Parkinson's is a balancing act and compares … [Read More...]
Senate candidate flap: Stenberg accuses Bruning of not doing his job
Republican rivals in Nebraska's U.S. Senate race are ratcheting up rhetoric as they blast each other. This week, candidate and state Attorney General Jon Bruning said he wouldn't be taking part in all of the debates because he was busy with his job. Bruning said one of his primary opponents "ought to go try to do his job." Now Don Stenberg, the state treasurer, is responding to the comment by asking when Bruning will be getting to work. "Almost ten months ago, I wrote a letter to … [Read More...]
Politics
Senate candidate flap: Stenberg accuses Bruning of not doing his job
Republican rivals in Nebraska's U.S. Senate race are ratcheting up rhetoric as they blast each other. This week, candidate and state Attorney General Jon Bruning said he wouldn't be taking part in all of the debates because he was busy with … [Read More...]
Pipeline Controversy
- Congressman Terry says push for Keystone XL moves forward (AUDIO)
- Efforts to revive Keystone XL underway in Washington (AUDIO)
- Heineman says state is focused on new route for Keystone XL (AUDIO)
- Johanns: Keystone XL decision strains relationship with White House (AUDIO)
- TransCanada must start over if Keystone XL is to be built (AUDIO)
