Gov. Pete Ricketts cracked open the door to medical marijuana Friday, just weeks after appearing in television advertisements denouncing the substance.

Two governors who haven't always seen eye to eye came together Friday to endorse State Sen. Mike Flood of Norfolk for the 1st District congressional seat.

State Sen. Tom Briese said some type of cap is needed to provide Nebraskans with property tax relief and win support for increased state aid for schools.

State Sen. Mike Groene said he was concerned that, if the Legislature doesn’t act, a broader ballot initiative will pass. He said his bill would allow the Legislature to put in the needed controls.

The State Board of Education could be eliminated and the Nebraska Department of Education brought under the governor's control under a measure introduced in the Legislature Wednesday.

Supporters said the bill would ensure Nebraskans of all faiths could practice their religion freely. But opponents said it would give special legal exemptions to religious people and organizations.

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson expressed frustration Tuesday over the length of time before a court can hear his challenge of Omaha's mask mandate.

Gov. Pete Ricketts formally endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen on Tuesday.

Two state senators sharply criticized Gov. Pete Ricketts' proposal on how to spend $1.04 billion in federal COVID-19 relief money, saying his plan short-shrifts North Omaha.