Read today’s news from around the state and country. Each day in the Roundup we cover politics, always with a side of bold humor. We think politics should be fun, informative and encourage us all to take action. Tuesday, February 5th Tax Plan Hearing Wednesday: The legislature will hold hearings on Gov. Heineman’s tax plan […]

**This post was written by Mika Covington at Forward Equality.  It is being re-posted with permission here. As State Senator Sara Howard’s adoption bill LB 380, moves forward in the Nebraska Legislature, Forward Equality would like to share information on LB 380 and why it is so important for Nebraska’s children and families. LB 380 will provide for […]

The phone scandal of Rick Sheehy could be blown off as another politician taking advantage of his role and being plain stupid. However, Governor Heineman has a major role in this current mess. Heineman is the leader of our state. Rick Sheehy was his right-hand guy. If you did not know what was happening right […]

NPPD is hosting a series of meetings to gather input from Nebraskans on what types of energy mix they should produce in our state. We often hear NPPD say its their mission to provide the lowest cost source of energy. We think its critical all costs of health and risks to natural resources are considered. […]

Read today’s news from around the state and country. Each day in the Roundup we cover politics, always with a side of bold humor. We think politics should be fun, informative and encourage us all to take action. Wednesday, Jan. 30th Saying No to Tar Sands: The EU is sticking by a plan to label […]

What if you had only three minutes to save the Great Plains? The Center for Great Plains Studies and The Nature Conservancy put this challenge to some of Nebraska’s leading conservationists. I am humbled to be part of this project. Folks will offer lessons, arguments, and calls to action on topics like grassland health, ground […]

National and state groups are joining citizens across our country to show up in large numbers to Washington DC on Feb. 17th for a pipeline and clean energy action called “Climate Forward.” We need President Obama to know how many of us stand with him to reject TransCanada’s Keystone XL permit for their dangerous export […]

Read today’s news from around the state and country. Each day in the Roundup we cover politics, always with a side of bold humor. We think politics should be fun, informative and encourage us all to take action. Thursday, January 24th “All Things Considered”: Jane was on NPR this morning talking about the pipeline. The […]

On Jan. 28 (NEW DATE) we are joining forces with the Idle No More rally happening at the state capitol. This will replace the Heineman vigil originally planned for Jan. 29th. We are celebrating the protection of our land and water as well as keeping Gov. Heineman accountable. January 28th (NEW DATE)4 PM Front Steps of […]

Gov. Heineman just performed one of the biggest flip-flops in Nebraska political history. He approved the pipeline route that crosses the Aquifer after he asked President Obama to deny the route that crossed the Aquifer. Heineman turned his back on landowners and citizens who asked for an unbiased review of the risks of this pipeline. […]