Capitol View By J.l. Schmidt

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How About a Gubernatorial Candidate from Greater Nebraska?

Counting the Cost of Some Bills Passed by the 2021 Legislature

Legislature Takes a Break Before Coming Back to Redistrict

Lots of “What Ifs” in Nebraska’s Tax Future

Lawmakers Face a Number of Obstacles in Closing Days

Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Advance Phase-Out of Social Security Tax

Lawmakers Advance Farm-to-School Program

Heavily Modified Corrections Spending Bill Advances as Part of State Budget

Caregivers and Property Tax Payers Likely Big Winners in Budget Outcome

Finally, Economic Development for the Little Guy

Pending Issues Portend Major Cultural Shift in Nebraska

The Yearlong Month of March MayBe Nearing an End

Be Careful with the Increased Revenue Forecast

Redistricting Proposal on the Table, Lawmakers Need to Pay Attention

Punishing Senator Sasse Is Not Necessary

Transparency or Punishment? You Decide.

Heavy Emphasis on Oversight and Regulation of Police

Sounds Good, But How Are We Going to Pay for It?

Early Indications of Heavy Lifting Are Not Surprising

The Nasty Job of Redistricting Awaits

They’re Back. The 107th Legislature Convenes in Lincoln

2020: The Whole Year Looked Like the Month of March

Logistics Could Be the First Order of Business for 2021 Legislature

Criminal Justice Issues

Count Your Thanksgiving Blessings Every Day

The Family Affair Tradition Lives on in the Nebraska Legislature

The Power of Incumbency and the Legislative Elections

Some Fitting Words from Long Ago for Times Like These

Contentious Legislative Races About to Wrap Up

Casino Gambling, Regulation and Distribution of Funds on Ballot

Ballot Issues Slavery, TIF and Payday Lending Interest Limits on Ballot

Too Many Prisoners, Too Few Staffers

No Special Session, But Plenty to Discuss Next Year

Some Urban Lawmakers Want a Special Session

Nothing Really Grand About the Grand Compromise

No Big Red Football or Volleyball or Other Fall Sports, Say It Isn’t So! No Big Red!

Lawmakers Pass Budget Adjustments and Other Measures

Delayed Nebraska Legislative Session

Senators Return to Finish 2020 Session in A Strange Environment

Economic Impact of Pandemic Takes Us Into Uncharted Territory