Politics
RNC opens new front in election integrity battle over ‘never residents’ voting in 6 states(The Daily Signal) – After a victory in the battleground state of North Carolina, the Republican National Committee has pending litigation against six other states to stop U.S. citizens… Read More
Culture
“We came just to bring a little bit of Missouri to the Great American State Fair”: Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas at the Great American State Fair(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) Far from… Read More
Culture
State protections for religious liberty: Arkansas, Tennessee rank top in fifth annual reportIn an annual report ranking state protections for religious liberty, Arkansas placed first, followed by Tennessee, while New York ranked last. “Religious liberty… Read More
Politics
Is the electoral college really on its last legs?(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A blue state plot to move U.S. elections away from the Electoral College and push the U.S. toward a national popular vote election system… Read More
Supreme Court
US Supreme Court to hear Colorado-Nebraska water dispute(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to weigh in on the latest water squabble in the West, where Nebraska has accused Colorado of violating a… Read More
Courts
Judge ends in-state tuition for illegal immigrants at Nebraska collegesA federal judge has ended a Nebraska policy that gave some illegal immigrants in-state tuition at public colleges, even as American citizens from other states had to pay higher… Read More
Government
Nebraska group working on ballot question to put trans athlete ban in state constitutionA coalition of conservative Nebraska leaders has launched a ballot initiative petition aimed at prohibiting biological males from competing in girls’ and women’s sports at public schools and colleges. The group “Fairness for Girls” says… Read More
Crime
Nebraska district reacts to paraprofessional’s arrest after new evidence surfaces regarding 2022 child sex assault report(The Heartlander) — Norfolk Public Schools in Nebraska is reaffirming its commitment to “a safe and secure environment” for both students and staff after the Feb. 25 arrest of… Read More
Culture
‘We all have numbered days’: Former Senator Ben Sasse talks terminal illness, gospel truth, love of neighborFormer U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, is “redeeming the time” to live for Christ and love his neighbors, proclaiming that he’s “not dead yet” after receiving a terminal cancer… Read More
Politics
More states moving to close election funding loophole few voters knew existed(The Daily Signal) – As many as two dozen states could enact legislation this year to ban foreign funding of ballot measures, a trend that gained bipartisan support last… Read More
Government
Nebraska governor vows to eliminate DEI from public universitiesNebraska Gov. Jim Pillen says he wants to fully remove diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from the state’s public colleges and universities, calling the ideology harmful to students… Read More
Homeschools
Nebraska homeschool growth continues as families ‘want more’ from educational systemAfter working 30 years as a public-school teacher and administrator, LeDonna Griffin now runs a homeschool co-op for families in Nebraska – called Leaders to Legends. One… Read More
Government
Nebraska governor’s executive order defunds abortion providers, including Planned ParenthoodNebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has issued an executive order defunding Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers. Executive Order No. 25-16, titled “Protecting the Life,… Read More
Government
Nebraska opts in to federal private school choice programNebraska has become the first state opting in to a new federal tax credit program designed to expand school choice scholarships for K-12 students. Gov. Jim Pillen announced the news during a Sept. 27… Read More
Public Education
Nebraska district warns parents about social media trend recording public urination on school propertyLincoln Public Schools is urging Nebraska parents to discuss the consequences of a viral social media fad with unwelcome consequences – teens filming themselves urinating publicly on school property. Read More
Government
Nebraska governor signs bill protecting women’s sports from male competitorsNebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed legislation Wednesday to ensure biological males can’t compete in girls’ and women’s sports. During the signing ceremony for LB 89, or the Stand… Read More
Government
Nebraska Legislature advances bill to restrict athletics and bathroom access by biological sexThe Nebraska unicameral Legislature advanced a bill this week that would codify a ban on male transgender athletes competing in girls’ interscholastic sports, WOWT… Read More
Government
First baby safely surrendered under enhanced Nebraska Safe Haven LawA healthy infant was surrendered at a safe haven location in the northeast region of Nebraska thanks to a new state law. The baby is now receiving care… Read More
Government
Nebraska committee advances bill requiring burial or cremation for aborted babiesA pro-life bill that would treat aborted babies with the dignity of any other human life is advancing in Nebraska. The state’s Health and Human Services Committee voted… Read More
Politics
Failed Vice Presidential candidate to launch tour of town halls in red states(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is launching a tour of town halls in red districts across the U.S. beginning this week. Walz confirmed… Read More