LWVNE issues positions on three ballot measures
LWVNE issues positions on three ballot measures The League of Women Voters of Nebraska has taken a position on three of the six issues that are on the Nov. 5 ballot. Nebraska is the only state with competing constitutional amendments regarding abortion. As a member of the Protect Our Rights coalition, the LWVNE opposes initiative […]
NE Supreme Court upholds felon votings rights after sentence served
On Oct. 16, the Nebraska Supreme Court upheld felon voting rights after sentence served. The court wrote, “For reasons we have stated, we issue the peremptory writ directing the respondents to immediately comply with L.B. 20 as described in this opinion.” Are you a Nebraskan who has completed your felony sentence? In that case, you […]
Tribute to Cynthia Peterson, LWV Lincoln-Lancaster president
Tribute to Cynthia Peterson, LWV Lincoln-Lancaster president It is with a deep sense of loss and sorrow that we announce the passing of Cynthia Peterson, who served as president of the League of Women Voters of Lincoln-Lancaster County. Peterson passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the age of 69. Her passing has left […]
Protect the right to abortion on ballot
Protect the right to abortion on ballot It’s going to be really confusing to have two constitutional amendments (CAs) about abortion on the ballot for the Nov. 5 election. Only one trusts women to make their own decisions about their health care — Protect the Right to Abortion. This CA, supported by the Protect Our […]
Paid sick leave will be on ballot
Paid sick leave makes it onto ballot The Nebraska Secretary of State’s office announced Aug. 13 that the Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans initiative is certified to appear on the Nov. 5 election ballot. According to the Nebraska Examiner, “if voters pass the sick leave measure, businesses with 20 or fewer employees would be required […]