Check out the LWVNE ballot issues summary
Four issues will appear on your 2026 ballot: Change State Legislative Term Limits (LR19CA) Online Sports Wagering Authorization (#440) Online Sports Wagering Regulations (#441) Fairness for Girls (#442) Learn about these ballot issues with our handout available here.
Secretary Evnen unveils new online voter registration system
Nebraska’s new online voter registration platform combines Nebraska’s votercheck website and online voter registration form to allow citizens to register, update their registration information, change their party affiliation, check the status of their early voting or provisional ballot, and find their polling place all in one convenient place. In addition to creating a voter registration […]
Summer 2026 Nebraska Voter newsletter now available
The Summer 2026 edition of the League of Women Voters of Nebraska’s quarterly newsletter, the Nebraska Voter, is now available. It includes stories on: Events sponsored by the LWVNE across the state as part of the national LWV’s Unite & Rise 8.5 campaign’s recognition of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and […]
See how your state senator voted on four high-profile veto override votes; read our 2026 advocacy summary
The 109th Legislature’s Second Session wrapped up in April. It was a busy session with 529 new pieces of legislation introduced. Of those, 322 never left committee and 137 ultimately became law. The biggest story of the session was the budget, which saw an unusually large amount of time for a “short” or “second” legislative […]
Supreme Court takes Perkins Canal case
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit filed by Nebraska against Colorado regarding water rights under the South Platte River Compact. Core Issues Water Allocation: Nebraska alleges Colorado has violated the compact by allowing junior water users to intercept water during the irrigation season that rightfully belongs to Nebraska. Perkins County Canal: […]
Hilgers sues Lincoln over wage ordinance
In a press release on June 18, 2026, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers challenged a Lincoln ordinance that reinstated the $15 minimum wage for all workers in the city (overriding the state’s youth minimum wage of $13.50 per hour passed by the Nebraska Legislature in its 2026 session). “The question is whether the City of […]
LWVNE adds position statement on elder care
After careful study, the LWVNE voted to add a position statement on elder care to its state program during its May 30 annual meeting. This means that the state League can take a position on elder care issues at the Nebraska Unicameral. The Position Statement on Elder Care in Nebraska includes:LWVNE supports safe, accessible, affordable […]
LWVNE holds annual meeting in Seward
Thanks to League of Women Voters of Seward County for hosting the LWVNE annual meeting on May 30. About 30 League members from throughout the state attended the in-person meeting at the Seward Civic Center, with another dozen joining via Zoom. At the business meeting, led by LWVNE President Claudia Stevenson of Ogallala, League members […]
NE county limits data center development
Voters in Otoe County — which includes Nebraska City — approved suspending the permits needed for a new data center for up to a year. “And more will likely follow suit thanks to a recent change in state law forcing counties to make a decision on some projects within a certain amount of time,” according […]
Volunteers matter more than ever
Volunteers are the backbone of our democracy. During April’s Volunteer Month, the LWVNE celebrated the people who show up, stay informed and make an impact in their communities. Your voice. Your community. Your impact. Be part of it.