Nebraska
Some Unusual State and Local Laws to Take Note of This Valentine's Day
A number of state and municipal laws deal with relationships—both good and bad ones.
Where Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back the Most and Least
Nebraska tops the list of states where the unemployment rates are bouncing back the most. New Jersey comes in last.
Calling All Unvaccinated Nurses: This State Will Hire You
Job ads for open positions in Nebraska’s state-run facilities highlight optional Covid-19 vaccines, a move that contradicts federal mandates for health workers and could cost the state some of its insurance reimbursements.
Shrinking State and Local Government Office Space
COMMENTARY | With states and local officials searching for ways to cut budgets, many are looking to reduce how much real estate they occupy.
State Fairs Are the Latest Casualty of Covid-19
At least 15 states have canceled their annual fairs due to public health concerns amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, while others are moving ahead with modified, pared-down events.
Home Baker Challenges City Food Ordinance Requiring Inspections
A new lawsuit challenges health ordinances the city of Lincoln enacted after Nebraska lawmakers loosened state restrictions on the sale of home-baked goods and other cottage foods.
What Happened When Health Officials Wanted to Close a Meatpacking Plant, but the Governor Said No
New documents obtained by ProPublica show public health officials in Grand Island, Nebraska, wanted the JBS meatpacking plant closed. But Gov. Pete Ricketts said no. Since then, cases have skyrocketed.
State Lawmakers Face Uphill Battles as They Seek to Tax More Services
Maryland is the latest state to consider such a proposal. What many experts regard as “good tax policy” is often a tough political sell.
Clinical Trial Underway for Coronavirus Treatment
It's the first test of a treatment for the virus, which federal officials said Tuesday was likely to continue spreading throughout the United States.
A Nebraska Law Bans People with STDs from Marrying. A Lawmaker Wants to Scrap It
An obscure law in Nebraska prevents people with STDs from marrying—and makes it difficult for people to annul their marriages for similar reasons.
Concerned Roadside Memorials Are Distracting, a State Offers to Install Them
The Nebraska Department of Transportation will offer official memorial signs for victims of fatal car crashes as a way to replace homemade memorials they say can pose safety hazards to drivers.
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