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Planned Parenthood in Omaha Pride parade
Law

Nebraska Sued Over Law Restricting Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

The suit from Planned Parenthood says the law combines two separate subjects in violation of the state's constitution.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen at the signing ceremony
Law

Nebraska GOP Governor Signs Restrictions on Abortion and Trans Care

Lawmakers overcame a filibuster to pass the measure. Civil rights activists are outraged and may sue.

Nebraska Sens. Machaela Cavanaugh, John Fredrickson, and Megan Hunt
Politics

Nebraska Passes Laws Limiting Gender-Affirming Health Care and Abortion

The legislature overcame a filibuster against the legislation led by Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh.

Nebraska Sens. Megan Hunt and Machaela Cavanaugh
Politics

Nebraska GOP Lawmakers Break Filibuster in Effort to Ban Trans Care and Abortion

The legislation, strongly opposed by Sens. Megan Hunt and Machaela Cavanaugh, will likely come to a final vote Thursday.

Nebraska Sen. Megan Hunt
Politics

Nebraska Lawmaker With Trans Son Accused of Conflict of Interest

A complaint against Sen. Megan Hunt claims she could benefit financially if an anti-trans bill fails. She says the complaint is nothing but harassment.

From left: Nebraska Sens. Machaela Cavanaugh, John Fredrickson, and Megan Hunt
Politics

Nebraska Lawmakers Take Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Nationwide

Three legislators opposing an anti-trans bill have started a political action committee to support pro-equality candidates around the U.S.

Nebraska State Sen. Megan Hunt
Politics

LGBTQ+ State Senator Proposes Ban on 'Religious Indoctrination' of Kids

Using language that many Republicans are employing to attack LGBTQ+ communities, the Nebraska Democrat said the proposal is meant to highlight the discriminatory nature of certain bills.