Electoral College: We’re prepared to bring the question to voters
On April 3, 2024, Civic Nebraska issued the following statement about last-minute efforts to end our state’s current Electoral College allocation system.
Lobby Day highlights Nebraska’s housing affordability crisis
More than 100 advocates, tenants, and lawmakers gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol on March 13 to call for action on a number of housing affordability issues.
Kruse shares 2024 election preparations in U.S. Senate hearing
On March 12, Douglas County Election Commissioner Brian W. Kruse shared his office’s preparations for the 2024 elections and the features that make Nebraska a gold standard for election administration.
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.
Feb. 28: Testify on election bills
The Nebraska Legislature’s Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee is hosting one more hearing on election law this session, and they need to hear from you.
‘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.
Media literacy needed for connection
To give youth their best shot at rising to their potential, we need to teach them how to communicate, providing them with hope and resilience.
‘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.
A close call at the statehouse
While the latest challenge to Nebraskans’ voting rights has been avoided for now, an even more extreme measure will be considered next week.
Statement on the completion of 2024 legislative rules debate
On Jan. 19, 2024, Civic Nebraska issued the following statement following the end of debate regarding proposed rules changes at the Nebraska Legislature.