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. Friday, April 6th The March jobs report was just released this morning. The numbers were not as […]

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. Friday, March 30 Three years ago today, President Barack Obama announced a restructuring of the American automobile […]

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. Friday, March 23 Next Friday, March 30th, Bill McKibben will join Nebraskans in a rally to tell […]

The Obama Campaign released a documentary on President Obama’s first term, coined “The Road We’ve Traveled.” The video highlights Obama’s impressive accomplishments, character and willingness to put country first. Watch it here. Here’s your Roundup:   Land Reclamation: A bill introduced by Nebraska State Senator Kate Sullivan would strengthen requirements currently outlined in Nebraska’s Oil […]

The Obama Campaign plans to release a documentary on Obama’s first term in office next week. The trailer was just released yesterday. Here’s your Roundup: Pipeline Failure: Another attempt to ramrod Keystone XL approval through Congress failed yesterday as Senators denied a GOP measure that would have begun construction immediately. Despite a massive campaign from […]

Bold is partnering up with several groups to hold a series of community meetings to update folks on the Keystone XL pipeline and ask for input in writing new pipeline siting rules with the PSC. Find a meeting near you! Here’s your Roundup: Blunt Amendment: In a nail-biter vote, the Senate killed an amendment proposed […]

In case you missed the 20th Republican presidential debate, the Daily Show has a good wrapup. As the number of debates has increased, it seems the candidates’ attachment to reality seem to have decreased. Here’s your Roundup: More Keystone Pipe Dreams: An op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle seems to think the Bay Aread will […]

The bills we’re watching this week are all about implementing health care reform and pipeline oversight. To view the full schedule of bills that have hearings this week, check out the official schedule on the Unicameral’s website. If you’re interested in what bills Bold is watching, our “Bill Roundup” covers lots more energy, accountability and […]

First Lady Michelle Obama and first dog Bo surprised tourists visiting the White House yesterday. Michelle Obama told visitors she had a little extra time on her hands since President Obama is traveling across the country this week. Here’s your Roundup: Terry-ble News: Yesterday, the House of Representatives approved a proposal by Nebraska Rep. Lee Terry that […]

Just like we did in 2011, we’ve put together a roundup of the bills we’re following closely in the 2012 legislative session. Some laws were held over from the 2011 session, and others are brand new. Our guide has also gone through some changes. Below we explain how to use our new guide and list […]