J.L. Schmidt

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Six words seem to be a legislative curse

Nebraska unicameral makes headlines for the wrong reason, again

Slama bowing out, Chambers launches comeback

Happy 157th birthday Nebraska, my how you’ve grown

Handing out property tax cuts? I’ll take one

Wait? Governor reverses stand on aid for kids

Ricketts and Pillen on right side in electric vehicle debate

Governor vows to cut property taxes by $2 billion, somehow

I like the idea of the legislature running the prison system

More guns in schools, pool for legislative clerks and more

Legislative leaders want to change the way they do business

Pillen wants all hands on deck

It’s a desert out there Nebraska

Should state funds be used for Memorial Stadium updates?

Time to focus on some real Nebraska issues

The days dwindle down to a precious few

Governor hires consultant to save money

Legislature ponders improved public input

Both sides adamant they are right in scholarship debate

First the state patrol, now some Nebraska National Guard members have gone to Texas

Property taxes too high? Governor put a committee on it

Capitol View

Enjoy the memories governor, the honeymoon is over

The nonpartisan unicameral legislature is broken

Voter ID bill highlights rift in the party in power

Lawmakers Pass Budget That Includes a Costly Ditch and a New Prison

Legislative Session Ending as it Began, With Loud Controversy