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Iowa

A pedestrian walks past a sign for the Iowa Caucuses on a downtown skywalk, in Des Moines,...

Iowa caucus date made official

Updated: Jul. 8, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT
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By Nick Stavas
The official date for the 2024 Republican Iowa Caucus is set for January 15.

Politics

Gov. Pillen set for Vietnam trade mission

Updated: Jul. 8, 2023 at 10:32 AM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is leading a delegation on a week-long trip to Vietnam starting Sunday.

Politics

FILE - Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Moms for Liberty meeting in Philadelphia,...

Former President Trump visits Council Bluffs

Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 11:52 AM CDT
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By Joe Harris
Former President Trump is making a campaign stop Friday in Council Bluffs.

Regional

FILE - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach answers questions from reporters during a news...

Kansas attorney general sues to prevent transgender people from changing driver’s licenses

Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 11:23 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Republican attorney general of Kansas sued Friday to block transgender residents from changing their sex on their driver’s licenses and to rebuke the Democratic governor for defying his interpretation of a new law.

Politics

Mike Pence spoke with voters in Le Mars on Wednesday, when one voter asked about homelessness....

Former Vice President Pence campaigns in western Iowa

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By Marlo Lundak and Gina Dvorak
Former Vice President Mike Pence has been in western Iowa this week campaigning for his presidential run, making his way to Pottawattamie County on Thursday evening.

Politics

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that 29,025 K-12 students have applied for a Students...

29,000 Iowans apply for school vouchers, but space limited

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM CDT
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By Conner Hendricks
According to the Governor’s Office, there are only approximately 9,000 spots available at private schools in the state.

Politics

FILE - Former President Donald Trump points to the crowd as he arrives to speak at a rally July...

Council Bluffs Police issue parking, traffic guidelines for Trump visit

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 10:37 AM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Trump is set to make a campaign stop Friday at the Mid-America Center.

Politics

Three Omaha city officials are now facing potential recalls.

Douglas County election officials working to notify Stothert of recall petition

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
Late Monday afternoon, an Omaha voter who filed the recall petition against Omaha City Councilmember Vinny Palermo filed another recall petition against Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert.

Politics

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her Condition of the State address before a joint session of...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds calls special session to enact anti-abortion legislation

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 2:59 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday she will call Iowa lawmakers into a special session next week to enact anti-abortion legislation.

Nebraska

Gov. Pillen announces resignation of Nebraska DHHS CEO

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 2:08 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Gov. Jim Pillen announced Wednesday the CEO of Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services has submitted her resignation.
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Politics

Tony Vargas to run for Congress in Nebraska again

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 7:17 AM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Vargas, a Democrat, lost to incumbent Rep. Don Bacon in November 2022

Nebraska

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announces state fly-around

Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 6:01 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen plans to visit five Nebraska cities Thursday to highlight infrastructure, broadband, and economic development.

Politics

Investigation finds no evidence of Sarpy County election fraud

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Joe Harris
An investigation into recent Sarpy County elections concluded there was no foul play.

Education

Omaha students react to U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on student loan debt relief

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Johan Marin
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Biden’s plan to wipe billions of dollars in student loans.

Politics

Biden v. Nebraska: State officials react to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on student loan forgiveness

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak and Kevin Westhues
The Nebraska Attorney General said Friday that the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against President Biden’s plan to wipe out hundreds of millions of dollars in student loans kept the nation’s balance of power in check.

Politics

Former Vice President Pence to make campaign stops in Iowa

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 11:29 AM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Former Vice President Mike Pence plans to be in western Iowa in the coming days to campaign for his presidential run.

Nebraska

How the SCOTUS college affirmative-action ruling impacts Nebraska

Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 8:47 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
The Supreme Court on Thursday put an end to affirmative action programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, but some believe the decision will put an end to considering race in the admissions process of colleges and universities across the country.

Politics

Former President Trump plans campaign stop in Council Bluffs

Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 2:21 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Former President Trump will be in the Omaha-metro area next week.

Politics

Election 2024: Rep. Don Bacon ponders GOP presidential candidates

Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 11:05 PM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
Congressman Don Bacon hasn’t officially announced he’s running for re-election, but he told 6 News that he definitely is.

Politics

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer will seek third term

Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 11:51 AM CDT
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By Brian Mastre and Gina Dvorak
Nebraska’s senior Republican senator made her run for re-election official Wednesday morning in the state capitol rotunda.

Politics

As Palermo’s absences pile up, his predecessor eyes the Omaha Dist. 4 council seat

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 7:01 PM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
The Omaha City Council is making preparations for what happens as Vinny Palermo's absences continue.

Regional

Kansas’ attorney general is moving to block trans people from changing their birth certificates

Updated: Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:10 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Transgender people born in Kansas could be prevented from changing their birth certificates to reflect their gender identities if the state’s conservative Republican attorney is successful with a legal move he launched late Friday.

Politics

House Democrats introduce Abortion Justice Act

Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 1:32 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Supporters call the bill ‘unapologetically aspirational," as legislators mark the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs ruling which ended protection for abortion under Roe versus Wade.

Nebraska

Nebraska Congressmen lay out priorities for 2023 Farm Bill

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 10:21 AM CDT
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By Bella Caracta
It’s not often Republican members of Congress agree on more spending, but that’s what’s happening with Nebraska’s three Congressmen and a bill making the rounds on Capitol Hill.

Politics

Democrats reintroduce bill to safeguard access to contraception

Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
This month marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion

Politics

House Democrats deploy rare tactic to force GOP to debate gun reform

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 7:28 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Discharge petitions require 218 signatures

Politics

Evnen focuses on voter ID rollout ahead of 2024 primary

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By Samantha Bernt
Starting next May voters will have to show a photo ID before they receive their ballots.It’s a change approved by voters in November 2022, as part of a ballot initiative.

News

‘A unique exception’: Omaha mayor says she won’t propose any annexation this year

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
For the first time since she took office, Mayor Jean Stothert will not be presenting a proposal for annexation to the City Council this year.

Nebraska

Nebraska Supreme Court interpreters stage walkout

Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 9:18 PM CDT
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By Samantha Bernt
On Monday, Nebraska Supreme Court interpreters across the state staged a walkout in protest of better pay.

Politics

Nebraska abortion ban lawsuit continued until July 19

Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 11:01 AM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit arguing LB574 is unconstitutional because it combined an abortion ban with a ban on gender-affirming care has been continued until July 19.

Politics

Nebraska AG shares examples in ACLU abortion lawsuit against state

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:53 PM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
Arguing that the bill signed by Gov. Jim Pillen last week instituting a 12-week abortion ban as well as restrictions on trans youth care violates the state Constitution on single-subject law, the ACLU has filed a lawsuit challenging its legality.

Politics

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley announces traveling office hours

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:02 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley’s staff will hold traveling office hours in 19 counties through the month of June.

Education

Nebraska nonprofits launch school choice recall petition at State Capitol

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
A coalition of organizations, including public schools groups, began a petition drive Tuesday to ask Nebraskans whether a new law should stay or go.

Politics

Nebraska representatives part of bipartisan bill to hold cruise ship companies accountable for wrongful deaths

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 1:16 PM CDT
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By Jacob Comer
A bipartisan bill in Congress aims to amend the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA).

Politics

House Republicans turn up the heat on two bills to block a nationwide gas stove ban

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 12:26 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives started to debate two bills that would block any attempt to regulate the kitchen appliance.

Nebraska

Governor Pillen announces new Department of Economic Development director

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 2:39 PM CDT
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By 10/11 NOW
Governor Jim Pillen announced a new director to lead the Nebraska Department of Economic Development on Monday

Politics

Nebraska Legislature passes Voter ID bill on final day of session

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
Thursday marks the final day of Nebraska’s 108th legislative session, with Voter ID restrictions having passed this afternoon.

Politics

Nebraska Legislature to adjourn for session early

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Nebraska lawmakers are set to wrap up the legislative session a little sooner than planned.

Politics

Gov. Jim Pillen signs tax reform package into law

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 3:51 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen put pen to paper Wednesday, signing a tax reform package that includes cuts to income, business and property taxes.

Politics

Nebraska passes bill to remove helmet requirement for motorcyclists

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 3:49 PM CDT
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By Brent Weber
A big move at the Nebraska Legislature Wednesday as lawmakers passed a bill that would remove the requirement for motorcyclists to wear helmets.

Nebraska

Group files petition to put Nebraska’s private school scholarship bill on 2024 ballot, aims to repeal

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:43 PM CDT
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By Jacob Comer
With aims to repeal it, a group has filed a petition to put Nebraska’s school choice bill to a vote on the 2024 ballot.

Politics

Petition organizers want to change how Pottawattamie County’s Board of Supervisors is elected

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:15 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
A petition gathered thousands of signatures and aims to change the way the Board of Supervisors is elected in Pottawattamie County.

Politics

Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis visits Council Bluffs

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 11:46 AM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is touring multiple cities in Iowa, including a stop in Council Bluffs Wednesday afternoon.

Iowa

DeSantis looks to connect with voters during 1st full day of campaigning in Iowa

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 7:55 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Ron DeSantis begins his first full day of presidential campaigning on Wednesday with a four-stop blitz through Iowa, trying to prioritize personally connecting with voters while proving he has the mettle to take on former President Donald Trump.

Politics

Nebraska Legislature advances Voter ID bill to final reading

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Nebraska is one step closer to enacting Voter ID requirements.

Politics

ACLU files lawsuit over new Nebraska abortion, trans youth care law

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 1:07 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak and Brian Mastre
Arguing that the bill signed by Gov. Jim Pillen last week instituting a 12-week abortion ban as well as restrictions on trans youth care violates the state Constitution on single-subject law, the ACLU has filed a lawsuit challenging its legality.

Politics

Don Bacon speaks on debt ceiling vote, plans to approve

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 4:24 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
Representative Don Bacon says he plans to vote to approve raising the debt ceiling when the deal comes to a vote on Wednesday.

Politics

Congressman Mike Flood postpones Lincoln town hall due to expected debt ceiling vote

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 3:25 PM CDT
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By Abigail Carrera
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood postponed the upcoming Lincoln town hall on May 30 at Lincoln North Star High School due to an expected vote on the debt ceiling limit.

Nebraska

Governor appoints new Nebraska National Guard adjutant general

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 1:35 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak and Rob Kilgore
Gov. Jim Pillen appointed a new state Adjutant General on Friday morning.

Iowa

Gov. Reynolds signs education reform law including ban on books, teaching of LGBTQ topics

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:39 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Friday signed an education reform law which includes prohibiting instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation in schools for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
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