Nebraska
Testimony heard on bill that would change Nebraska’s voting process
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Voting early, turning in ballots to drop-boxes, and registering to vote online — a bill discussed in the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday would eliminate or restrict all of those practices.
Nebraska State Sen. Rick Holdcroft of Bellevue introduced LB 541, and he says the intent is to bolster Nebraskans’ confidence in their state elections.
“My goal in introducing this bill is not to rehash past elections or criticize any state office or agency,” said Sen. Holdcroft. “It is simply to give peace-of-mind in our state regarding the security of our elections.”
But supporters of the bill used the opportunity to tell a familiar tale.
“In the year 2020, in that election, with COVID going on, we had a lot of confusion,” said George Olmer during Wednesday’s hearing. “We had people assuming and taking on assumption of power.
“During his recent cabinet meeting, President Trump laid out a clear vision for America’s election,” said Danna Seevers, another supporter of LB 541. “Iron clad security, no tolerance for cheating, and a system where every legal vote counts.”
Opposing voices were heard, too.
“The problem is that Trump has run Republicans crazy, and everything they seem to do is wanting to get an ’A’ on dancing to his tune,” said Preston Love.
Love, a former U.S. Senate candidate and founder of Black Votes Matter Omaha, says online registration and early voting works just fine in Nebraska.
“Nothing’s broken, so why are we trying to fix it?” Love said.
Sen. Holdcroft maintains that he proposed the bill for the sake of being proactive, not reactive.
“We wear seatbelts, we take Vitamin C, we check our furnaces in the fall,” Sen. Holdcroft said. “Not because something has happened, but as preventative measures.”
But several county election commissioners across the state testified that election in Nebraska are safe and secure — and that some of the proposed changes could cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
“This bill is offering solutions to a whole host of problems that simply do not exist,” said Douglas County Election Commissioner Brian Kruse.
Last week, the Douglas County board voted to unanimously to oppose LB 541.
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The Nebraska softball team (40-6, 20-1) will hit the road and face the Penn State Nittany Lions (32-17, 11-10) this week to wrap up the final regular-season series of the season. The Huskers are ranked No. 3 in the NFCA Poll. NU is also No. 2 by Softball America, USA Softball and D1 Softball.
The Huskers are led by two-way star Jordy Frahm and Hannah Camenzind. Frahm is hitting .423 at the plate on the season with a 15-4 record with nine saves in the pitcher’s circle. Camenzind is hitting .408 and has a record in the pitcher’s circle of 5-0 with a 1.40 ERA.
The Big Ten Tournament will take place May 6-9 in College Park, MD.
Here’s how to watch the Nebraska-Penn State Sunday finale, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is Nebraska-Penn State on today?
TV Channel: BTN
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Nebraska vs Penn State will wrap up the final regular-season series of the year on the Big Ten Network on Sunday afternoon. Streaming options for the game include B1G+ and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Nebraska-Penn State Softball time today
- Date: Sunday, May 3
- Start time: 11 a.m. CT
The Nebraska-Penn State softball regular season finale starts at 11 a.m. CT from Nittany Lion Softball Park in State College, PA.
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(WOWT) – On this day in 1917, Nebraska law officially prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages in the state.
Voters approved an amendment to the state’s constitution.
A picture from the Nebraska Historical Society is from that first day.
A Dakota County newspaper reported that bootlegging spiked after the law passed.
Raiding squads going after violators even targeted bathrooms.
The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution — which banned liquor nationwide — was ratified in 1919.
National prohibition was repealed with the 21st amendment in 1933.
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The Nebraska softball team (40-6, 20-1) will hit the road and face the Penn State Nittany Lions (32-17, 11-10) this week to wrap up the final regular-season series of the season. The Huskers are ranked No. 3 in the NFCA Poll. NU is also No. 2 by Softball America, USA Softball and D1 Softball.
The Huskers are led by two-way star Jordy Frahm and Hannah Camenzind. Frahm is hitting .423 at the plate on the season with a 15-4 record with nine saves in the pitcher’s circle. Camenzind is hitting .408 and has a record in the pitcher’s circle of 5-0 with a 1.40 ERA.
The Big Ten Tournament will take place May 6-9 in College Park, MD.
Here’s how to watch the Nebraska-Penn State doubleheaders today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is Nebraska-Penn State on today?
TV Channel: Game one: N/A Game two: BTN
Livestream: Game one: B1G+ Game two: Fubo (free trial)
Nebraska vs Penn State will wrap up the final regular-season series of the year on the Big Ten Network on Saturday afternoon. Streaming options for the game include B1G+ and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Nebraska-Penn State Softball time today
- Date: Saturday, May 2 (doubleheaders)
- Start time: 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. CT
The Nebraska-Penn State softball doubleheader starts at 10 a.m. CT and 1:30 p.m. CT from Nittany Lion Softball Park in State College, PA.
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