by Nate Grasz | Oct 30, 2017 | Capitol Connection, Nebraska Legislature
Capitol Connection Episode 40: Senator John Lowe Shares About Serving in the Nebraska Legislature What is it like serving in the Nebraska Unicameral, and how do you stay true to your values once you’re there? State Senator John Lowe of Kearney, representing...
by Nate Grasz | Aug 24, 2017 | Nebraska Legislature, Religious Freedom
Thanks to an NFA supported bill that went into effect today, Nebraska’s teachers now have more religious freedom than they did yesterday. The law repeals an out-dated statute that prohibited teachers from wearing religious attire or clothing. At one point, 36...
by Nate Grasz | Jul 24, 2017 | Capitol Connection, Nebraska Legislature
Capitol Connection Episode 28: Life Inside the Legislature – Interview with Senator Steve Halloran In this week’s episode of Capitol Connection: State Senator Steve Halloran joins the program to discuss his experience in the Nebraska Legislature, civil...
by Karen Bowling | May 24, 2017 | Nebraska Legislature
The 105th Legislative Session concluded May 23rd, 2017. From day one it was nothing short of historic. This year, seven NFA supported bills became law. Moreover, every piece of legislation we opposed was effectively defeated. RELATED: 2017 Legislative Scorecard...
by Nate Grasz | May 22, 2017 | Capitol Connection, Nebraska Legislature
Capitol Connection Episode 19: The Closing Days of This Year’s Legislative Session In this week’s episode of Capitol Connection: A quick recap of the closing days of the legislative session; Strong anti-human trafficking bill passes UNANIMOUSLY; Rep. Don...
by Nate Grasz | May 17, 2017 | Nebraska Legislature, Pro-Life, Title X
The Nebraska state budget bill has advanced, but without a key pro-life provision that would have re-prioritized funding for Title X recipients. Title X and the Pro Life Cause First, what is Title X funding and how is it related to the pro life cause? Title X refers...