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Unicameral Finally Made Unlisted Tax Committee Legal After 30 Years

Originally published November 13, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Unicameral Finally Made Unlisted Tax Committee Legal After 30 Years

In the week and a half before the election, we gave two presentations about Proposed Amendments No. 3 and 4 on the Nebraska ballot, which would have extended the term limits for Nebraska State Senators Nebraskans voted into the State Constitution in 2000 and would have increased their salaries from $12,000 to $22,500 per year. […]

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NE Term Limit Extension Sponsor Tom Carlson: Two Minds or a Forked Tongue?

Originally published November 1, 2012, By Shellinda. Updated July 21, 2015. 8 Comments

NE Term Limit Extension Sponsor Tom Carlson: Two Minds or a Forked Tongue?

Important update on Saturday, November 3: Check our Home page – the featured slider – for a new article about the funding source for an ad campaign supporting this issue. (A link will be added here once published.) District 38 State Senator Tom Carlson (Holdrege), was the sponsor of the legislative resolution which resulted in […]

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NE Proposed Amendment No. 1: Vote AGAINST More Political Games

Originally published October 26, 2012, By GiN Admin. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

NE Proposed Amendment No. 1: Vote AGAINST More Political Games

Editor’s Note: If you’re looking for information about any of the other proposed amendments which will appear on Nebraska ballots statewide on November 6, click

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Douglas County, NE Official SAMPLE BALLOT for Nov. 6, 2012

Originally published October 24, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Douglas County, NE Official SAMPLE BALLOT for Nov. 6, 2012

View or download and print the Official Nov. 6, 2012 Sample Ballot for Douglas County, NE. And if you’re looking for additional information to make decisions about voting on the items that appear on this ballot, we encourage you to attend our Pre-Election Presentation, scheduled on two dates for voters’ convenience. Read the article to get more information. Read full articleDouglas County, NE Official SAMPLE BALLOT for Nov. 6, 2012

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Official SAMPLE BALLOT: Lancaster County, NE November 6, 2012

Originally published October 23, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated October 31, 2016. Leave a Comment

Official SAMPLE BALLOT: Lancaster County, NE November 6, 2012

View or download and print the Official Nov. 6, 2012 Sample Ballot for Lancaster County, NE. And if you’re looking for additional information to make decisions about voting on the items that appear on this ballot, we encourage you to attend our Pre-Election Presentation, scheduled on two dates for voters’ convenience. Read the article to get more information. Read full articleOfficial SAMPLE BALLOT: Lancaster County, NE November 6, 2012

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Join Us Oct. 28 or Nov. 1: Interactive Presentation – State Senators Term Limits and Salary Increases

Originally published October 22, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Join Us Oct. 28 or Nov. 1: Interactive Presentation – State Senators Term Limits and Salary Increases

Interactive Presentation & Discussion “Do Nebraska’s State Senators Deserve Raises & a Third Term in Office?” Election Day is nearly upon us, but there’s still time to discuss the issues with others, get more information before casting your vote, and even to share information with interested family and friends. For the past several years, our […]

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Extend NE State Senator Term Limits? Proposed Amendment No. 3

Originally published October 19, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Extend NE State Senator Term Limits? Proposed Amendment No. 3

In 2000, Nebraska voters approved Initiative No. 415 by a vote of 50.2% FOR, to 39.7% AGAINST, which limited Nebraska Legislators to two consecutive four year terms in office. This year’s Proposed Amendment No. 3, would ease that voter imposed restriction and allow Nebraska’s State Senators to serve for three consecutive four year terms.  Read full articleExtend NE State Senator Term Limits? Proposed Amendment No. 3

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NE Amendment 4: Should State Senator Salaries Be Increased?

Originally published October 17, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

NE Amendment 4: Should State Senator Salaries Be Increased?

In addition to federal, county, and local candidates, potential bond and other local issues about which Nebraska voters must decide on November 6, all voters will find four proposed amendments to the Nebraska Constitution as well. To read the full text of all four proposed amendments released by the Nebraska Secretary of State, click here. […]

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Lancaster County, NE Notice of 2012 General Election and Calendar

Originally published October 8, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Lancaster County, NE Notice of 2012 General Election and Calendar

UPDATED October 24, 2012: If you are looking for an Official Sample Ballot for Lancaster County, NE, it is now available – please click HERE Please allow a moment for the embedded documents to load… If for some reason you cannot see anything embedded here, click the alternate links to download the PDFs, listed at […]

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LAST CALL: Not Signed a Petition Yet? AND A Toast

Originally published May 27, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. 1 Comment

LAST CALL: Not Signed a Petition Yet? AND A Toast

If you have not as yet signed the referendum petition, would like to, and have not been able to find a circulator, you may want to put in a request to have someone bring you a petition TODAY. Read full articleLAST CALL: Not Signed a Petition Yet? AND A Toast

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