VOTE411 to be updated for general election
The League of Women Voters of Nebraska’s nonpartisan, online voters’ guide – VOTE411 – which was launched prior to the May 14 primary election with information about candidates running for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Nebraska Legislature, State Board of Education, University of Nebraska Board of Regents and Public Service Commission as well […]
Walking to Fix our Democracy to stop in Omaha on June 6
Walking to Fix our Democracy is moving across Nebraska (see route) and will stop in Omaha on Thursday, June 6. Rick Hubbard – an 82-year-old retired attorney from Vermont – began his cross-country walk in Los Angeles. Along the way, he is engaging, activating, supporting and collaborating with organizations and individuals to highlight the purpose […]
Walking to Fix our Democracy stops in Lincoln, Omaha
Driving along Nebraska’s roads this month, you might have spotted an 82-year-old man with an American flag, walking east and ready to have a conversation about tangible, realistic ways to make U.S. democracy work for everyone. That’s Rick Hubbard of Walking to Fix Our Democracy – and he and his team are making their way […]
SOS releases unofficial results of May 14 primary
NEBRASKA PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS Unofficial Results: Primary Election – May 14, 2024 County Results
LB20 clears hurdles to become law in July
LB20 clears hurdles to become law in July Nebraskans who have completed their felony sentences no longer must wait an additional two years to vote. LB20 has become law. Join us in thanking our elected leaders for ending the extended disenfranchisement of thousands of Nebraskans. Visit GetMyVoteBack.org for more information. Read more here
Members deliver letters, tesify during 2024 Legislative Action Day
Some 25 members of the League of Women Voters of Nebraska participated in our annual Legislative Day on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the State Capitol in Lincoln. The national League was founded 104 years ago on Feb. 14. Following introductions and an overview of the day, members — working in teams of two — visited […]
Register for LWVNE Legislative Day
You are invited to attend the League of Women Voters of Nebraska’s annual Legislative Day on Wednesday, Feb. 14, starting at 9 a.m. at the State Capitol in Lincoln. The national League was founded 104 years ago on Feb. 14.
Why is the Office of Inspector General so important?
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has ruled the Office of Inspector General (OIG) unconstitutional. This affects both the OIG for Nebraska Child Welfare and the OIG of Nebraska Corrections System, both created by the Unicameral. The OIG for Nebraska Child Welfare was created following a significant crisis in the child welfare system. They have just […]
Election of Co-Presidents for LWVNE
At its 10th annual meeting on April 29, the League of Women Voters of Nebraska elected MaryLee Moulton of Omaha and Janelle Stevenson of Lincoln to serve as co-presidents for the 2023-2025 term. Moulton served as co-president of the LWVNE in 2021-22 and as president in 2022-23. Stevenson served as co-director of natural resources and […]