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Deserving of Darts: NE Unicameral – Voter ID Bites the Dust

Originally published April 1, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. 5 Comments

Deserving of Darts: NE Unicameral – Voter ID Bites the Dust

The Nebraska Unicameral, is, as we all know, a one house legislative body, and, officially “non-partisan”. After having observed the legislative process for quite some time, both from a distance, and up close, we stopped puzzling over this paradigm. What the Nebraska Unicameral is, is clear. Last fall, Linda wrote the following article: Nebraska is […]

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Political Influence in Nebraska: Where the Money Leads

Originally published September 24, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated June 2, 2013. 1 Comment

Political Influence in Nebraska: Where the Money Leads

Editor’s Note: This is the ninth article in a series about Nebraska politics, particularly as pertains to the Nebraska Republican Party and closely connected groups and their relationship to the “tea party movement”. We recommend starting with the article “Nebraska’s Ruling Class and the Perils of (Assisted) Political Suicide” which includes links to all other […]

Filed Under: Budget, Featured, Governor, Nebraska, Senators, State Legislation, Unicameral Tagged With: #weinergate, anthony weiner, campaign filings nebraska, cir legislation, cir reform, cir working group, collective bargaining laws nebraska, collective bargaining nebraska, commission of industrial relations, dave heineman, dave heineman contributors, dave heineman teachers' unions, dave heineman unions, e.f. hutton, follow the money, governor heineman, heineman, heineman contributions, heineman education, heineman nsea, heineman seiu, largest contributors dave heineman, money influence in politics, nadc, nebraska accountability and disclosure commission, nebraska campaign contributins, nebraska legislature, nebraska politics, nebraska state education association, nebraska unicameral, political scandals, steve lathrop, super-majority republicans nebraska, union influence in nebraska, watergate

Nebraska is Essentially a One Party State

Originally published September 16, 2011, By Linda. Updated November 6, 2014. 6 Comments

Nebraska is Essentially a One Party State

Editor’s Note: This is the seventh article in a series about Nebraska politics, particularly as pertains to the Nebraska Republican Party and closely connected groups and their relationship to the “tea party movement”. We recommend starting with the article “Nebraska’s Ruling Class and the Perils of (Assisted) Political Suicide” which includes links to all other […]

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Collective Bargaining (CIR) Hearing Wed: Proposed Bill is NO REFORM AT ALL

Originally published April 13, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. Leave a Comment

People who want collective bargaining reform this legislative session need to take action. The Nebraska Legislature’s Business and Labor Committee have scheduled a hearing for today, Wednesday, April 13. Time: NOON Where: State Capitol, Room 2102 Subject: LB397 and the 64 page amendment to it, AM1116 Recommended Actions – make contacts, and if at all […]

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Are the Elected Officials of Nebraska Dealing with Reality?

Originally published April 12, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated June 30, 2011. 1 Comment

Are the Elected Officials of Nebraska Dealing with Reality?

As we complete our analysis of the amendment introduced by Business and Labor Committee Chair, Senator Steve Lathrop, what we’ve found in it during the first full sweep makes us ask the question… Where are our elected officials’ heads? Apparently, Senator Lathrop, and his “working group”, all see the world far differently from that which […]

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Too Many Opponents of Collective Bargaining Reform (CIR) in Nebraska Have a Horse in the Race

Originally published February 23, 2011, By Shellinda. Updated February 23, 2011. 2 Comments

Too Many Opponents of Collective Bargaining Reform (CIR) in Nebraska Have a Horse in the Race

Image from horseclipart.com As with any other very important issue of public policy, it is necessary to consider the potential biases and interests of the parties who make assertions or advocate for particular outcomes when you begin to inform yourself about each of the various proposals to solve the problems presented by collective bargaining by […]

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