Episodes

  • Midwest Newsroom: Out-of-state money funding ballot inititiaves

    Midwest Newsroom: Out-of-state money funding ballot inititiaves
    Nov 1 2024
    The Midwest Newsroom analyzed the funders behind high-profile proposed ballot measures and the amount they’re spending. Abortion and sports betting campaigns are the leading targets for out-of-state money.
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    5 mins
  • Day two of the trial over medical cannabis initiatives

    Day two of the trial over medical cannabis initiatives
    Oct 31 2024
    Day two of the trial over medical cannabis initiatives brought two witnesses to the stand. A petition circulator advocating to legalize medical marijuana testified in court that the organizer of the campaign encouraged her to sign off on petitions she had not circulated. The trial in Lancaster County District Court may determine if the medical marijuana initiatives made it to the ballot legally.
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    1 min
  • Latino Youth Summit connects students to opportunity

    Latino Youth Summit connects students to opportunity
    Oct 31 2024
    Hundreds of Latino high school students attended the Nebraska Latino Youth Summit Thursday. The event serves as a pathway to learn about higher education and future career opportunities.
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    1 min
  • The twisting road to voting rights for Nebraskans with felonies

    The twisting road to voting rights for Nebraskans with felonies
    Oct 31 2024
    Nebraskans who have completed felony sentences had their voting rights restored shortly before the voter registration deadline ahead of the November election, but it wasn’t an easy path.
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    4 mins
  • Lincoln students cast votes in mock election

    Lincoln students cast votes in mock election
    Oct 30 2024
    Lincoln Public Schools students participated in a mock election Wednesday to learn about democracy. Students in 4th-12th grades voted using a ballot similar to the ones adults will see next week, including presidential and senate races.
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    1 min
  • Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen discusses election

    Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen discusses election
    Oct 30 2024
    With less than a week before the presidential election, Nebraska Public Media's Dale Johnson sat down with Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen to talk about the final days of preparations.
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    5 mins
  • Trial begins over medical cannabis initiatives

    Trial begins over medical cannabis initiatives
    Oct 30 2024
    Opening statements were heard Tuesday for the medical cannabis ballot initiative trial. It will determine whether the two ballot initiatives are valid.
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    2 mins
  • Slow pheasant season expected in western Nebraska

    Slow pheasant season expected in western Nebraska
    Oct 29 2024
    Pheasant hunting season is underway across the state. In parts of western Nebraska, the birds haven’t recovered from drought conditions in recent years.
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    1 min