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Nebraska Legislature Returns With a Crowded Agenda on Water and Housing

Lawmakers face a packed session with water policy, housing affordability, and school funding all competing for priority.

Daniel Whitfield · Jul 31, 2026

What It Means

Lawmakers face a packed session with water policy, housing affordability, and school funding all competing for priority.

GroundworkLincoln

State budget officials say targeted spending increases in workforce and infrastructure programs are sustainable, despite criticism from both parties.

Daniel Whitfield · Jul 29, 2026 · 1 min

GroundworkLincoln

A proposed rewrite of the city's zoning code would allow denser housing near transit corridors, drawing both support and pushback from neighborhoods.

Daniel Whitfield · Jul 27, 2026 · 1 min

GroundworkOmaha

Candidates are staking out sharply different positions on road maintenance, transit expansion, and how to pay for both.

Daniel Whitfield · Jul 25, 2026 · 1 min

GroundworkRural Nebraska

A proposal to merge small school districts has drawn opposition from rural communities who say it threatens local identity and access.

Daniel Whitfield · Jul 23, 2026 · 1 min

GroundworkStatewide

County clerks across the state are rolling out updated ballot tracking and audit procedures ahead of the next election cycle.

Nebraska Meridian Staff · Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min