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Retirees punished for helping? New Nebraska bill targets surprise retirement repayments
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Whether it’s serving as a substitute or a paraprofessional, retired teachers play a vital role in education.
But new legislation aims to fix a problem in Nebraska: retirees who help too much, too soon might be required to repay some of their retirement benefits.
Currently, retired teachers must wait 180 days before volunteering regularly, with an exception of eight days a month during that period.
Sen. Dan Lonowski of Hastings introduced the bill, which changes the waiting period to 120 days with no volunteer exceptions.
The bill has the support of the Nebraska State Education Association, or NSEA.
“We’ve heard stories from retirees that were forced to pay back tens of thousands of dollars because they didn’t even realize they had helped out too much during that 180 days,” NSEA President Tim Royers said. “So this is a nice, clean, hard break. You’ve just got to sit out on the bench for a few months, but by November, you’re able to get back and help and support your community.”
Beyond filling in the classroom, retired teachers serve another very important purpose, Royers said.
They’re coaches to newer teachers, bringing a wealth of knowledge as veteran mentors to a profession that historically experiences high rates of burnout.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Four former Nebraska men’s basketball players are set to take part in the 2026 NBA League in Las Vegas.
The players include:
- Rienk Mast of the Indiana Pacers
- Sam Hoiberg of the Phoenix Suns
- Josiah Allick of the Charlotte Hornets
- Brice Williams of the Detroit Pistons
According to Nebraska Athletics, it is the second straight summer that Nebraska has had four summer league participants.
Each team will play at least five games, including four preliminary contests from July 9 to July16.
The semifinals are set for July 18 on Prime Video, while the championship game will air July 19 on ESPN.
Teams not advancing to the semifinals will play a fifth game between July 17 to July 19.
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A Nebraska quarterback commit is making headlines heading into his senior season. Five-star prospect Trae Taylor has been named by Rivals as one of the ‘five high school football transfers that will make a big impact this 2026 season.’
Taylor heads into 2026 after a strong 2025 season at Carmel Catholic (IL). In 11 games, he threw 3,571 yards, 38 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also ran 77 times for 633 yards and 12 touchdowns.
The five-star quarterback is transferring to Millard South (NE) this offseason and will join a team that went 12-1 this past season and won back-to-back Class A State championships. He is taking over as the starting quarterback, replacing Jett Thomalla, who signed with Alabama.
Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes that the transfer quarterback is well-rounded and one of the stronger arms in the 2027 cycle. He also believes that the development he has shown this late in his career should be seen as a positive.
“Brings a combination of high-end arm talent and refinement to the table. Has a whippy release that uncoils quickly to generate fast arm action. Added arm strength in the off-season prior to his senior year. Can drive the football to all areas of the field with palpable zip. Rips throws out to the far hash and up the seam. Throws a tight spiral that cuts through the wind. Has proven to be accurate in multiple settings. Hyper-trained and plays with a good level of consistency as a passer.”
Taylor is also the first Cornhusker commit to ever hold the title of Elite 11 MVP. He was named the Most Valuable Player at the conclusion of The Opening Finals at Nike’s World Headquarters last month.
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