LWVNE to launch VOTE411 on Sept. 30 for Nov. 3 election
Just in time for Nebraska voters to start receiving their early voting ballots in the mail, VOTE411 will go live on Wednesday, Sept. 30. VOTE411 is the League of Women Voters’ nonpartisan voter guide and is available at VOTE411.org. VOTE411 offers voters three main tools: a look at their personalized ballot, an opportunity to register to […]
LWVUS issues statement on president’s July 16 speech
The national League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart following President Donald Trump’s July 16 evening address to the nation: “The League of Women Voters strongly denounces President Trump’s false, outlandish and indefensible claims related to the security of U.S. elections. Continuing to spread allegations that have been repeatedly […]
LWVNE updates information on voting in May 12 primary election
Legal Marijuana Now – one of four registered political parties in Nebraska – has decided to close its primary election ballot in 2026, meaning that only registered LMNP voters can participate in their full primary ballot. However, like the Republican Party’s closed primary, registered Nonpartisan voters can request a partial ballot listing all federal offices […]
LWVNE highlights statewide volunteer impact
The League of Women Voters of Nebraska has released its 2025 statewide volunteer impact summary, highlighting the extensive work carried out by League members across the state to strengthen civic engagement, voter education and democratic participation. According to the statewide report, League members hosted 311 civic activities during 2025; registered 1,369 voters; and made more […]
Public hearing set for Sept. 12 on concerns about proposed ICE detention facility in McCook
The Nebraska Legislature’s Urban Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 12, in Room 1507 of the State Capitol in Lincoln to discuss concerns regarding Gov. Jim Pillen’s plans to convert the state work ethic camp in McCook into an ICE detention facility. State Sen. Terrell McKinney, who chairs the […]
LWVNE provides positions on 43 bills, resolutions
Since the Nebraska Legislature convened on Jan. 8, action teams affiliated with the League of Women Voters of Nebraska have provided position statements in support of or opposition to 43 legislative bills or legislative resolutions/constitutional amendments through April 8. The LWVNE also provided input opposing three proposed rules changes, none of which advanced, and delivered […]
LWVNE publishes March 2025 Nebraska Voter
The March 2025 issue of the Nebraska Voter was published on March 26 in its new online template format via a MailChimp sent to the 580 people in the League of Women Voters of Nebraska’s audience. You can still view the MailChimp template version here. You can also view the Nebraska Voter as a PDF […]
LWVNE testifies against bill that would make voting harder
During the first week of March, League of Women Voters of Nebraska action teams submitted comments on 7 bills with legislative hearings from March 3 through March 7. As of March 7, LWVNE action teams have submitted comments on 28 legislative bills and 6 legislative resolutions/constitutional amendments. You can find the LWVNE’s online and in-person […]
LWVNE submits comments on 13 legislative bills in final week of February
During the final week of February, League of Women Voters of Nebraska action teams submitted comments on 13 bills with legislative hearings from Feb. 22 through Feb. 28. As of Feb. 28, LWVNE action teams have submitted comments on 21 legislative bills and 6 legislative resolutions/constitutional amendments. You can find the LWVNE’s online and in-person […]
LWVNE submits testimony on 14 bills in first month of hearings at Nebraska Legislature
Since the 109th session of the Nebraska Legislature convened on Jan. 8, the League of Women Voters of Nebraska has been engaged in education and advocacy efforts on proposed legislative bills and legislative resolutions/constitutional amendments. These efforts include online and in-person testimony, Sunday Sessions on Session via Zoom, regular Action Alerts via email, and an in-person […]