Author’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles about Nebraska’s Medicaid program, the Unicameral’s apparent intent to expand it, and the many reasons why expansion is an uncommonly bad idea. Although they don’t have to be read in order, you can go to the first article, entitled NE Medicaid Expansion: The Race… more
Author’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles about Nebraska’s Medicaid program, the Unicameral’s apparent intent to expand it, and the many reasons why expansion is an uncommonly bad idea. Last year when the Unicameral expanded the state’s already generous Medicaid program to cover prenatal care provided to women who were ineligible… more
As most Americans rightfully turn their attention toward the holiday season and their priority becomes a focus on faith, family, and friends, our elected officials at both the Federal and State levels are busily working on a range of very important issues, from tax rates to individual freedoms in controlling our personal health care decisions.… more
In the week and a half before the election, we gave two presentations about Proposed Amendments No. 3 and 4 on the Nebraska ballot, which would have extended the term limits for Nebraska State Senators Nebraskans voted into the State Constitution in 2000 and would have increased their salaries from $12,000 to $22,500 per year. We decided to focus on those two Amendments because we knew, based on our research and direct experiences, that our State Legislators consistently seek very wrong solutions to some big problems in our Unicameral. We focus on just one of those problems here which just keeps rearing its ugly head. Source post to continue reading article CLC Permalink: https:/?p=83700
As we reported in our earlier article about Proposed Amendment No. 2, I sent an email to the measure’s sponsor, Senator Pete Pirsch, pointing out some legal concerns about the language chosen for his amendment. Readers can read in detail about those concerns in that prior article, so I’ll give the bottom-line version here: a… more
GiN’s recommendations for the 2012 General Election, with a focus on Nebraska issues. This is a four-page PDF guide. When viewed on a computer, it has activated (clickable) links to additional information on every issue presented and to outside resources recommended to provide information necessary to fill out one’s ballot on Tuesday. Links to sample… more
Radio ads advocating for the extension of the current limit on Nebraska State Senators’ terms have been playing on Nebraska airwaves for the past couple of days1 Proposed Amendment No. 3 legislative sponsor State Senator Tom Carlson, is the “star” of the ads. “Nebraskans to Preserve Term Limits” is noted as the sponsor at the… more
Nebraska Proposed Amendment No. 2's purported purpose is to ensure the preservation of Nebraskans' rights to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife. Sponsoring State Senator Pete Pirsch, in responding to questions from skeptical colleagues in the Nebraska Unicameral during floor debate and in interviews with local media, has explained that the measure is needed due to potential future threats to these rights from "deep-pocketed, fringe organizations" which have been increasing their efforts to limit such activities in other states. more
Important update on Saturday, November 3: Check our Home page – the featured slider – for a new article about the funding source for an ad campaign supporting this issue. (A link will be added here once published.) District 38 State Senator Tom Carlson (Holdrege), was the sponsor of the legislative resolution which resulted in… more
Editor’s Note: If you’re looking for information about any of the other proposed amendments which will appear on Nebraska ballots statewide on November 6, click HERE. Nebraska voters should reject Proposed Amendment No. 1 … BUT – the opportunity for a serious wake up call should NOT be overlooked in considering our recommendation. The bullet-point… more