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NE Ballots: Deciding How to Vote on Those Four Proposed Amendments

Originally published October 24, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. 1 Comment

NE Ballots: Deciding How to Vote on Those Four Proposed Amendments

If YOU landed here for the first time, looking for a sample ballot or additional information and opinions regarding items that will appear on your ballot, know that you are decidedly not alone. Traffic statistics for our site are proving, once again, voters want to see sample ballots as early as possible, and they want […]

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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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