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Harris holds 12-point lead in key Nebraska congressional district: Poll

Vice President Harris leads former President Trump 54 percent to 42 percent in Nebraska's "blue dot" Omaha presidential electoral voting bloc, according to a recent poll.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Nebraska uses a unique method to find election workers: It drafts them

Americans are encouraged to do their duty and vote on Election Day

Abortion-related ads in Nebraska prompt tension between health department and doctors

Two abortion measures are on the Nebraska ballot. Its health department issued an alert suggesting that ads about Nebraska's abortion law had created “confusion.”

Politics - NBC News - October 31

How Nebraska’s 'blue dot' could prove pivotal in the Electoral College

The 2nd Congressional District could also be key to Democrats' Senate hopes.

Rep. Don Bacon seeks to outrun Trump in Nebraska's blue-leaning district

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) is hoping to outrun former President Trump in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, which has been trending blue and is set to play a key role in the contentious ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

How one congressional district in Nebraska could swing the election

Nebraska's allocation method, which was adopted before the 1992 election, was long seen as an innocuous curiosity.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Competing abortion proposals highlight a record number of ballot measures in Nebraska

Nebraska has a record number of petition-initiated measures on the ballot, including two competing ones pertaining to abortion abortion rights

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

Sen. Deb Fischer, Dan Osborn face off in Nebraska Senate race

The Nebraska Senate race has grown unexpectedly competitive as independent candidate Dan Osborn challenges Republican incumbent Sen. Deb Fischer.

Trump wins 4 out of 5 of Nebraska's electoral votes

Former President Trump is projected to win four out of five of Nebraska's electoral votes, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Nebraska is one of two states that does not use a ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump wins three of five Nebraska votes, NBC News projects

NBC News projects former President Trump will gain three of the five electoral votes in Nebraska. NBC News Tom Llamas goes over the numbers in each congressional district.

Fischer fends off independent rival in Nebraska Senate race

Sen. Deb Fischer (D-Neb.) is projected to win reelection, surviving a surprise challenge from independent candidate Dan Osborn in the Nebraska Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Fischer, a ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Republicans hang onto Nebraska Senate seat, defeating independent challenger

GOP Sen. Deb Fischer has won re-election after facing a competitive challenge from independent Dan Osborn, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Nebraska votes to codify current abortion restrictions in the state constitution

Nebraska voters approved a ballot measure enshrining current abortion restrictions in the state's constitution, NBC News projects, a setback for reproductive rights advocates in the red state.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Paid sick leave measures pass in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska

Workers in three states are now entitled to paid sick leave for the first time. In Alaska, most workers are now entitled to at least 40 hours of paid sick leave a year. Larger employers in the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Vatican sent children born out of wedlock to America as orphans for adoption

For decades, unwed mothers in Italy were pressured to give up children born out of wedlock. Thousands were sent to America. Now some families are reuniting and looking for answers.

A French Immersion Program in Provence Leads to a Good Life Lesson

After a painful breakup, the author travels to Provence for a language immersion homestay and learns the value of facing up to mistakes.

World - The New York Times - October 14

Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town

Without congressional action, the Small Business Administration can’t make new loan offers to people trying to rebuild after disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Politics - Politico - October 15

SBA disaster loan program is out of money, says Biden

President Biden said on Tuesday that a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners is tapped out on funds in the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes. Biden said ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Embattled DEI Programs Get Support From Congressional Democrats

A group of 49 House Democrats asked U.S. companies to retain their diversity, equity and inclusion programs as rollback efforts work through the courts.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Federal judge blocks Alabama's voter purge program ahead of election

A federal judge temporarily blocked Alabama’s voter removal program that flagged thousands of registered voters and accused them of illegally registering in the state.

"Stand with Trans" founder on leading programs to support the trans community

Founded by Roz Keith in 2015, the nonprofit "Stand with Trans" is hosting a month of programming for Trans Empowerment Month, including support groups, educational panels, and workshops. With ...

Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons

Some people have asked to be killed due to non-medical reasons – including isolation and homelessness. An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada ’s most populous province has ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Camping program clears minds and creates possibilities for young men

A program called Camping to Connect gets young men of color out of the city and into the woods, helping them to clear their minds, make connections and create possibilities. NBC News' Rehema Ellis ...

Au pair program is a model for solving our child and elder care problems

Congress has an opportunity to create a new paradigm for employment based on an existing, successful federal program

Politics - The Hill - October 20

A College Football Program With a $10 Million Roster Is on the Brink of Failure

At Mississippi, money was supposed to pave the path to the playoffs. Two crushing losses brought a dose of reality.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

Appeals court leaves voter purge program in Virginia blocked

A federal appeals court has refused to reinstate a Virginia purge program that was intended to clear suspected noncitizens from the state’s voter rolls. The decision from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Latest in Nebraska Program's Latest

Harris holds 12-point lead in key Nebraska congressional district: Poll

Nebraska uses a unique method to find election workers: It drafts them

Abortion-related ads in Nebraska prompt tension between health department and doctors

How Nebraska’s 'blue dot' could prove pivotal in the Electoral College

Rep. Don Bacon seeks to outrun Trump in Nebraska's blue-leaning district

How one congressional district in Nebraska could swing the election

Competing abortion proposals highlight a record number of ballot measures in Nebraska

Sen. Deb Fischer, Dan Osborn face off in Nebraska Senate race

Trump wins 4 out of 5 of Nebraska's electoral votes

Trump wins three of five Nebraska votes, NBC News projects

Fischer fends off independent rival in Nebraska Senate race

Republicans hang onto Nebraska Senate seat, defeating independent challenger

Nebraska votes to codify current abortion restrictions in the state constitution

Paid sick leave measures pass in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska

Vatican sent children born out of wedlock to America as orphans for adoption

A French Immersion Program in Provence Leads to a Good Life Lesson

Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town

SBA disaster loan program is out of money, says Biden

Embattled DEI Programs Get Support From Congressional Democrats

Federal judge blocks Alabama's voter purge program ahead of election

"Stand with Trans" founder on leading programs to support the trans community

Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons

Camping program clears minds and creates possibilities for young men

Au pair program is a model for solving our child and elder care problems

A College Football Program With a $10 Million Roster Is on the Brink of Failure

Appeals court leaves voter purge program in Virginia blocked

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