Civic Nebraska @ the Statehouse: 2024 session in review
Director of Public Policy Heidi Uhing on the 2024 session of the Nebraska Legislature.
Our testimony: AI electioneering, Native voting, paid petitioning, protecting election workers
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, Civic Nebraska testified in support of three election-related bills – LB1203, LB1262, and LB1390 – and against LB1382. Here is our testimony as prepared.
‘Fact from fiction’: Our testimony on LB1371
On Feb. 20, 2024, Civic Nebraska Director of Public Policy Heidi Uhing testified in favor of LB1371, which would create new media literacy requirements for K-12 schools in Nebraska. Here is the text of her testimony as prepared.
‘We must stand firm’: Our testimony on LB1042, LB1211
On Feb. 14, 2024, Civic Nebraska director of public policy Heidi Uhing testified in support of LB1042 (automatic voter registration) and in opposition to LB1211 (shortening Nebraska voters’ early-voting window by nearly 40%). Here is her prepared testimony.
This Valentine’s Day, share the love for voting rights
A hearing on Feb. 14 will consider two bills that are consequential for Nebraskans’ access to vote.
‘Process already in place’: our testimony on LB861
The proposed changes to the ballot initiative process could encourage harassment, dishonesty, or bad behavior.
Proposed legislative rules changes
Members of the Nebraska Legislature are considering several proposed changes to its rules and procedures. Here’s what you can do.
Civic Nebraska @ the Statehouse: 2024 preview
With a critical election coming up later this year, we all must remain vigilant against efforts to curtail our access to the ballot.
What? So What? Now What?: Voting rights for Native peoples
On National Native American Heritage Day, we reflect on the history of disenfranchisement against our continent’s first peoples, and prepare for emerging challenges – including a new front that opened this week.
Civic Nebraska @ the Statehouse: 2023 in review
Thanks to all of you who called, emailed, testified, and donated in support of Nebraskans’ voting rights this session.
