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2025 Session

Follow OpenSky for sound research, data and analysis throughout the 2025 Nebraska Legislative session beginning January 8

Nebraskans Vote to Repeal LB1402’s Voucher Scheme

Lincoln, NE — It took two years, two successful petition drives, and more than 200,000 signatures from Nebraskans to ensure voters could decide at the ballot box whether they support giving public funds to private schools. The answer – for the fourth time in the state’s electoral history – is

OpenSky Policy Institute Statement on Unsuccessful Cloture Vote on LB 34

LINCOLN — Below are statements from OpenSky Policy Institute Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Firestone regarding LB 34, the proposal debated on Tuesday. “The legislature made a wise decision this evening by not voting to advance legislation that entails a regressive tax shift with poorly targeted property relief directing tax cuts

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Nebraskans Vote to Repeal LB1402’s Voucher Scheme

Lincoln, NE — It took two years, two successful petition drives, and more than 200,000 signatures from Nebraskans to ensure voters could decide at the ballot box whether they support giving public funds to private schools. The answer – for the fourth time in the state’s electoral history – is