Youth Voting Power: Decoding The Ballot

Representatives from Civic Nebraska, League of Women Voters, Douglas County Election Commissioner's Office, and Elevate Omaha will be discussing ways to engage with the Nov. 8 general election.

Election Hero Day 2022

Join Civic Nebraska on Nov. 7, when we recognize the immense importance and work of election administration teams, poll workers, and more across the nation.

Nebraska Legislature: First day of 2023 session

Jan. 4 marks the start of the 108th Nebraska Legislature, which meets at the State Capitol in Lincoln. It is the first year of the 2023-24 biennium, meaning it is a "long session," or 90 legislative days.

Legislative hearing: LB225 (civic education)

The bill would add a student representative to each Nebraska school district’s Committee on American Civics, which ensures that social studies curriculum provides foundational civic knowledge and aligns with state standards.

Legislative hearing: LB535 (voter ID)

The Nebraska Legislature’s Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing for LB535 – State Sen. Julie Slama’s voter ID bill – at 1:30 pm CST on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in Room 1507 of the State Capitol.

Black Political Summit

The Summit is focused on increasing voter participation and political power in Omaha, specifically in the Black community.

LB20 Testimony Prep Workshop

Join us from 6 to 7 pm CST on Monday, Feb. 20, via Zoom to workshop your testimony in support of LB20 and get tips on how to testify.

Committee Hearing: LB20 (Voting Rights Restoration)

The Nebraska Legislature's Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee will hear public testimony on LB20, which would restore voting rights for nearly 20,000 Nebraskans who have completed their felony sentences, […]

Government Committee hearing prep (virtual)

Join us on Zoom to learn what to expect during the hearing, to get help writing your testimony, and then, if you wish, to practice your oral presentation.