Editor’s Note: We have republished this article by Elizabeth McGowan from SolveClimate.com. Third in a series exploring the election-season dynamics surrounding a plan to build the Keystone XL pipeline through Nebraska.  Read Part 1 and Part 2. by Elizabeth McGowan LINCOLN, Neb.—Thus far, no elected official in Nebraska has come out for or against TransCanada’s […]

It’s official, Rahm Emanuel is leaving the White House today to run for mayor of Chicago. The now former Chief of Staff had no shortage of memorable moments.  He’ll be replaced by Pete Rouse, Obama’s Chief of Staff from his Senate years.  We expect the swear-jar in the West Wing will see a severe drop […]

Usually we like to call out elected or appointed officials in the government because they’re the most accountable to the electorate.  However, we’ve picked up on some riveting chatter from the Nebraska Republican Party that just can’t be ignored. Mark Fahleson, chair of the NE GOP, we’re calling you out. Typically, we take issue with […]

This page is meant to serve as a resource for press and interested citizens with information on the new tipline and radio ads.  If you want a copy of the hotline script and background facts to support the radio ad, please email jane@boldnebraska.org. TransCanada Abuse Tip Line: 1-866-363-4648 TransCanada Abuse Site: www.transcanadaabuse.com   Radio Ad:  Press […]

Today, Neal tackles the Governor’s $47,000 report that grossly overestimated the rising costs of medicaid expansion in Nebraska: Editor’s Note: Neal Obermeyer cartoons reflect the opinions of the cartoonist and not necessarily those of BoldNebraska.org

As I was casually breezing through my dog-eared copy of Macbeth the other day (it’s so old, it must be the original), I found this alternate version of the incantation traditionally sung by the three witches scrawled in one of the margins.  Looks like ol’ Billy Shakespeare was all about civic engagement and gettin’ out […]

It’s International Hug a Vegetarian Day, so Malinda’s bracing for an onslaught of hugs.  Ever thought about being a vegetarian?  Ever thought about never being a vegetarian?  Either way, check out this sweet vegetarian recipe for jambalaya.  Here’s your Roundup:  Congress and Pipeline Safety: Plains Justice reports that the House Subcommittee on Energy and the […]

Major provisions of the health reform law go into effect today, most notably the Patient’s Bill of Rights.  Bold Nebraska will be joining AARP Nebraska, the American Cancer Society Nebraskan Cancer Action Network, the Center for Rural Affairs and Nebraska Appleseed in front of the AARP building in Lincoln to celebrate reform this afternoon with […]

State Senator Heath Mello is none too pleased with the lack of innovation state agencies are showing.  Reports were due last Wednesday from agencies, outlining how they planned to redesign government.  But apparently, none of them took it too seriously. Most offered ideas on how to streamline services, focusing on efficiency rather than anything about […]

We summarily sent out word when Mike Johanns’ plans were thwarted after voting to fire 1,000 Nebraska teachers.  Nebraskans have dodged another bullet sent by the senator, this time it would have cost the state $1.2 million. Senator Johanns recently offered an amendment to a small jobs bill that would have amended a section in […]