Guest Blog: Edison McDonald
Edison McDonald sat down with our Voting Rights Program and talked about what LB 733 will do for the state of Nebraska in regards to voter accessibility.
We need your voice on March 6
It’s time to act! The Nebraska Legislature’s Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee will convene a public hearing on LB83 this coming Wednesday, March 6. As you know, this legislation would restore […]
Understanding LB83
As you probably know, Civic Nebraska is in full support of LB83, which proposes the elimination of Nebraska’s mandatory two-year waiting period to vote on returning citizens after they’ve completed their felony sentences. […]
Civic Nebraska @ the Statehouse: Fair redistricting
Civic Nebraska loves fair redistricting, so we will be spending part of Valentine’s Day testifying at the Nebraska State Capitol in favor of it. We hope you can join us. You […]
Our new voting rights field director: Brad Christian-Sallis
Brad Christian-Sallis has been named Civic Nebraska’s first-ever voting rights field director. Brad, who has been with Civic Nebraska as a voting rights policy organizer since 2017, will coordinate Civic […]
Let’s get it done, Nebraska: Support LB83
This year, the Nebraska Legislature will again consider whether voting rights should be restored to citizens who have completed the terms of their felony sentences. LB83, introduced by Sen. Justin Wayne, […]
It’s time to defend the Constitution
The end of this week will be pivotal at the Nebraska Legislature. Initiatives relating to an Article V Constitutional Convention — LR7 and LB451 — have been scheduled for back-to-back […]
Good news: No voter ID in ’19
Today, Jan. 23, was the final day of the 10-day bill introduction period for the 106th Nebraska Legislature. We are pleased to note that for the first time in nearly 10 […]
Civic Nebraska @ the Statehouse: Week 2
Happy Friday, Voting Rights Advocates! Here’s the list of bills introduced that Civic Nebraska is tracking so far, here on the eighth day of the 106th Nebraska Legislature and the […]
Civic Nebraska @ the Statehouse: No to LR7
On Jan. 14, Sen. Steve Halloran of Hastings introduced Legislative Resolution 7, meaning Nebraska will once again debate whether it should join other states who have called for an Article […]