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Here’s what you should know today. Senators focus in The speaker of Nebraska's Legislature warned lawmakers they likely won't have time to take up all of the proposed laws that senators have prioritized this year, citing the legislative session's dwindling clock and the state's $289 million budget shortfall that lawmakers must rectify. Speaker John Arch of La Vista told his colleagues on Monday the Legislature may have to dedicate as many as 20 of the now-remaining 35 working days in this year's 90-day legislative session to revenue and budget bills as lawmakers try to balance the state's budget.
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City racing crackdown OK’d Drivers who speed down O Street or other Lincoln roadways could have their vehicles impounded if they get ticketed for reckless driving or other violations following a unanimous vote by the City Council . The changes add a new section to city code that will allow police to impound vehicles of drivers ticketed for reckless or willful reckless driving, fleeing to avoid arrest, racing or illegally operating racetracks if officers deem them drivers of “disorderly vehicles.” Those disorderly vehicles could be impounded and towed.
They would be immediately released to the registered owner for a first offense. Those cited for a second or subsequent offense would have their car towed and held for 10 days. The changes passed 6-0.
Bill to ban fake meat Nebraska lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill prohibiting the manufacture, sale or distribution of lab-grown meat products across the state. The bill (LB246) from Sen. Barry DeKay of Niobrara, which advanced on a 33- 4 vote on Monday, would ban "cultivated-protein food products" from being sold in Nebraska grocery stores and restaurants.
Brought on behalf of Gov. Jim Pillen, the bill is not about barring a food product that could potentially compete with Nebraska agricultural products. Lab-grown meat products are not currently commercially available in Nebraska.
DeKay said his bill intends to erect guardrails. That’s it for Wednesday, April 2. Stay in the know with Lincoln’s longest-standing news source at journalstar.
com and we will see you back here tomorrow. Top Journal Star photos for March 2025 A man walks through swath of light shining through an upper window in the rotunda last week at the Capitol, where lawmakers plan to spend 37 more days working on legislation that has been introduced. Speaker John Arch warned Monday that only "essential" bills are likely to receive attention as the clock winds down toward the end of the 90-day session.
Lauren Schilz of Wadsworth, Ill. (left), and her mother Robin Schilz play a game of cornhole during Admitted Students Day on Saturday at Nebraska Coliseum. The day offered students who are considering attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln a chance to explore campus and talk to students, faculty and alumni.
Nebraska celebrates after a home run against Oregon State on Friday at Haymarket Park. Fourth grade students from Grant Elementary in Norfolk eat lunch on the lawn of the Capitol after a field trip Thursday, where they learned about the building's architecture and the Legislature. Driving instructor Tariq Qasim guides Najla Shamo as she practices driving using a simulator during a driving class for refugee women at Lutheran Family Services' Lincoln office Friday.
The resettlement agency was able to purchase the simulator and curriculum for the classes thanks to a grant from the Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation. The Nebraska Mens Gymnastics Team celebrates Joey Pepe’s performance in the horizontal bar event on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. Framed through glasses of water, Sen.
Deb Fischer speaks to invited guests during the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce's Congressional Report at the Lincoln Country Club on Thursday. Nebraska’s Lauren Camenzind slides into home plate on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Nebraska's Britt Prince (center) and Jessica Petrie walk out of the court after losing to Louisville in the NCAA Tournament on Friday at the Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Kevin McCaffrey runs at Holmes Lake on Sunday. McCaffrey has been running a 50-mile ultra-marathon at the lake each month this year, inviting others to join him and raise money for good causes. A blood moon during a total lunar eclipse is seen over the sower on top of the Nebraska Capitol early Friday morning.
Lunar eclipses happen when the moon, Earth and sun align just so, causing the moon to blush a coppery red because of stray bits of sunlight filtering through Earth's atmosphere. Lunar and solar eclipses happen anywhere from four to seven times a year, according to NASA. If you missed out on Friday, the next total lunar eclipse visible from Nebraska will be on March 3, 2026.
Omaha Skutt's George Ziebell (50) is mobbed by his teammates after scoring the game winning bucket with .5 seconds left on the clock to secure the win for the SkyHawks during their Class B semifinal state tournament game against Norris on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Omaha Westside's Lee'Murhion Robinson brings his jersey up to cover his face after falling to Papillion-La Vista South in the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
O’Neill St. Mary’s John Mlnarik (22) embraces O’Neill St. Mary’s Gage Hedstrom (24) after cutting off a piece of the basketball net following the Class D2 State Championship game on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews battle a fire on Thursday at an automotive business near 36th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Ashland-Greenwood players lift the championship trophy after defeating Omaha Concordia to win the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Lincoln Southeast celebrates winning the game on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Papillion-La Vista South's Reece Kircher (22) waves the net after defeating Omaha Westside to win the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Papillion-La Vista South's Jayden Herrera (24) recovers the ball after it was shot by Omaha Westside's Lee'Murhion Robinson (second right) as he was boxed out by La Vista South's Bryson Bahl (first right) and Grant Beckenhauer (23) in the first half of the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Johnson-Brock's Casen Dalinghaus (13) scores over Howells-Dodge's Dane Meyer (1) in the second half of the Class D-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Jordyn Bahl claps with dust on her hands after sliding into home base on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Ja’mylah Barbee, 7, adds glue to pipe cleaners while making a model house out of recycled materials on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Belmont Community Center in Lincoln. Lincoln Pius X's Michael Haith (4), Charles Morrow (10) and Parker Kelly (5) go up to defend a shot by Norris' Evan Greenfield (22) in the first half of a Class B first-round state tournament game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln Lutheran's Ryan Hager (12) is hit in the face by Fillmore Central's Jarin Tweedy (5) as he tries to score a layup in the second half of a Class C-1 first-round state tournament game Wednesday at the Devaney Sports Center. (From left) Oakland-Craig's Sabrina Rost (11), Oakland-Craig's Carolyn Magnusson (13) and Oakland-Craig's Brinley Burton (15) celebrate winning the Class C-2 state championship game on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Rob Andersen (left) helps Keiron Taylor put on a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Personal Protective Equipment suit during HazMat inventory and training on Thursday, Feb.
27, 2025, at the Nebraska Task Force One Warehouse in Lincoln. Waverly's Mia Jackson (left) protects the ball as York’s Kinslee Kern attempts to steal it from her on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Dorchester's Mackenzie Yager (23) and Falls City Sacred Heart's Alise Reschke (11) battle for the ball during the Class D-2 state championship game on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The Lincoln Christian team celebrates after defeating Milford during the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. A baby goat mills around the Lincoln Children's Zoo on Monday. Goats have returned to the zoo's feeding space after leaving in September 2023.
Milford players celebrate the win over Minden during a Class C-1 semifinal state basketball tournament game on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Congressman Mike Flood addresses the questions and concerns of audience members during his town hall on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Columbus High School in Lincoln. Elizabeth Evans, a food service manager at Open Harvest Co-op Grocery, cradles a selection of cheeses featured in this year's Cheese Madness tournament.
The bracket-style competition pits various cheeses against each other for customers to vote on. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!.
