Don Walton
Omaha World-Herald
Lincoln, NE, United States
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Ricketts gains Foreign Relations slot; Fischer adds Appropriations seat
Senate committee assignments were revealed for newly appointed Sen. Pete Ricketts and two-term Sen. Deb Fischer. → Read More
Cameron the Capitol Cat is catnapped; 2 women reportedly seen taking him
Cameron apparently was taken from the State Capitol by the women and placed in a carrier Tuesday night. → Read More
Brewer focuses on increased hospital capacity for wounded Ukrainians
Sen. Tom Brewer turns the focus of his mission to Ukraine on increasing hospital capacity for wounded Ukrainians. → Read More
Special legislative session on abortion appears uncertain
Whether the Legislature will meet in special session this year to consider an abortion ban may be increasingly iffy. → Read More
Change in Nebraska ballot initiative requirements shrinks rural political power
A preliminary federal court injunction could result in a reduction of rural political power in the state. → Read More
Watch now: New license plates unveiled, will depict renowned Nebraska Capitol mosaic
Mosaic artwork embedded in the floor of the Capitol will be featured on Nebraska's new motor vehicle license plates. → Read More
Nebraska Republicans celebrate primary results, turn focus to June special election
Gov. Pete Ricketts issues a call to defeat "a far left Democrat Party" in elections in June and November. → Read More
Pillen wins hard-fought Republican gubernatorial nomination
Jim Pillen, a Columbus pork producer and University of Nebraska regent armed with strong support from Gov. Pete Ricketts and most of the state's Republican establishment, rode within grasp of → Read More
Flood, Pansing Brooks win party nominations in Nebraska's 1st District House race
LINCOLN -- Sen. Mike Flood of Norfolk and Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks of Lincoln won their party nominations for eastern Nebraska's 1st District House seat Tuesday, setting the stage for → Read More
Pillen enters final stretch with $1.5 million on hand
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen has raised $8.5 million for his GOP primary campaign. → Read More
Former Sen. Riepe seeks Lathrop's abandoned legislative seat; Groene files for university regent
Tuesday was the deadline for incumbent officeholders to file as candidates in the May 10 primary election. → Read More
Alisha Shelton files as Democratic contender for Omaha House seat
If elected, she said, she would be the first Black woman to represent metropolitan Omaha's 2nd District. → Read More
State increases pay for critical workers, including prison employees
Employees at 24/7 facilities who are covered under the labor contract will receive a $3 per hour pay increase. → Read More
'It's been a hard time for everyone': Legislature approves redistricting
Gov. Pete Ricketts, who had been kept closely informed during the negotiations, swiftly signed the bills into law. → Read More
Evnen seeks re-election, pledges voter ID support
"We have to be sure it's easy to vote and hard to cheat," he said in a written statement. → Read More
Pence, Cruz, DeSantis will headline Ricketts event
The governor's annual steak fry will be held in Nebraska City on Sept. 12. → Read More
Sen. Carol Blood may be Democratic candidate for governor
"I believe in people and policy, not party and politics," Blood said. → Read More
Ricketts defends decision to send troopers to Texas
The governor accused Democrats in Texas of holding up the possible reimbursement Nebraska might receive. → Read More
Breland Ridenour of Omaha in GOP governor race
The IT manager opposes teaching the critical race theory in Nebraska schools. → Read More
Nebraska Legislature approves corporate income tax reduction
The tax cut will cost the state an estimated $26 million in annual revenue by 2024-25. → Read More