Nebraska

Nebraska Republicans Seek Change to Electoral College System for 2024 Election

Lincoln, Nebraska – Former President Donald Trump and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen are advocating for a change in how Nebraska allocates its Electoral College votes, a move that could potentially benefit Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Unlike most states, Nebraska distributes its Electoral College votes based on congressional district winners, awarding one vote per district. The current system has allowed Democratic candidates to secure an Electoral College vote from Nebraska’s Omaha-based district in recent …

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Obscenity Bill Debate in Nebraska Legislature Sparks Calls for Senator’s Resignation

Lincoln, Nebraska – A debate over an obscenity bill in the Nebraska legislature took a disturbing turn when Senator Steve Halloran read a graphic passage describing sexual violence and inserted a colleague’s name into the text. This action led to widespread calls for his resignation from various political factions. Senator Halloran began reciting the harrowing passage from Alice Sebold’s memoir “Lucky” during the discussion, intentionally including the name “Senator Cavanaugh” in descriptions of a women …

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Seniors in Missouri and Nebraska Save Money as States End Social Security Benefit Taxes

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri – Missouri and Nebraska residents had reason to celebrate on January 1, 2024, as both states officially put an end to taxing Social Security benefits. This move leaves only 10 states in the US that still impose taxes on the Social Security income of their senior citizens. If you happen to reside in one of these 10 states, it’s crucial to understand the implications of state taxes on your Social Security benefits …

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