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Town Hall: Democrats urged to speak up, make connections
15 Apr 2025 02:15 GMT
… committed national funds for Nebraska Democrats has increased from $2 … Nebraska had top Democrats such as Bob Kerry, J.J. Exon and Ben Nelson … between voters and state senators, referring to lack of … plan to place 38 senators in the Legislature, more …
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Nebraska's 'Blue Dot' survives after lawmakers reject winner-take-all election system
09 Apr 2025 00:09 GMT
… that veteran Senator Merv Riepe stands with his … to former Gov. Ben Nelson's desk in the 1990s, but the Democrat vetoed the legislation both times. … clinch cup
Photos: Nebraska Legislature debates winner-take-all bill
Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha speaks …
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Nebraska’s Dan Osborn exploring midterm bid against U.S. Sen Pete Ricketts
03 Apr 2025 14:32 GMT
… the Senate, this time against Republican U.S. Sen. Pete … Nebraska of $14 million, including some late money from the Democratic Senatorial … .
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., speaks to supporters … last non-Republican governor was Ben Nelson in the late 1990s. …
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Dan Osborn expands the number of Nebraska offices he is eyeing
17 Mar 2025 11:01 GMT
… one for Senate against U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb. and … against U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., turned an … Nebraska Republicans said they felt vindicated late in the race, when Senate Democrats … last non-Republican governor was Ben Nelson in the late 1990s. …
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The SHOCKING DOWNFALL Of COWARDLY Senator John Fetterman
14 Mar 2025 14:14 GMT
… Pennsylvania and the only incumbent Senator to lose a swing state … Sanders acolyte being the only Senate Democrat to say he'd … like Joe Lieberman, Kent Conrad, Ben Nelson, Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema--those …
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Nebraska Environmental Trust backers bemoan ‘raid’ on funds financing recycling, conservation
17 Feb 2025 16:25 GMT
… grants.
Nebraska Environmental Trust
The Nebraska Environmental Trust, established when Nebraskans approved … restore the natural environments of Nebraska.”
Grant proposals are reviewed … State Sen. Sandy Scofield, who was working under then-Gov. Ben Nelson …
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As Nebraska's Democratic Party shrinks, some former party officials call for change
17 Nov 2024 14:01 GMT
… races. In 2006, Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson, the state's former … Senator, has won three.
After the number of registered Democratic voters in Nebraska … ; said Kerrey, a Democrat who represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 1989 to 2001, adding: …
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Nebraskans largely tell lawmakers to scrap winner-take-all plan: 'It's OK to be better'
31 Jan 2025 03:03 GMT
… the Legislature but vetoed by Democratic Gov. Ben Nelson. Lippincott and other supporters … Opponent Ellie Archer called out senators for introducing bills this session … support and dissent among Nebraskans
State Sen. Loren Lippincott of Central City …
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Defenders of Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ come out in force against winner-take-all at hearing
31 Jan 2025 02:35 GMT
… by congressional district.
State Sen. Rita Sanders of Bellevue … Nebraska Democratic Party’s change from the 1990s under former Gov. Ben Nelson … like former U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn. … a legislative committee, told senators Nebraska should not change what …
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'Let our votes count' — Nebraskans line up to oppose winner-take-all election system
31 Jan 2025 02:15 GMT
… for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Nebraska.
Warren Phelps, the chairman … lobbies senators on the governor's … ?" Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha said. … former Gov. Ben Nelson's desk in the 1990s, but the Democrat vetoed the legislation both times. …