On this 4th of July, we celebrate you – the fabric of our nation, the people who believe in a better America for all. Listen to a July 4 message from the national League of Women Voters here: www.youtube.com/shorts/cu2eT...

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Perkins Canal case. Read LWVNE's summary here: lwvnebraska.org/supreme-cour...

Today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates & celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. Read about the campaign led by Fort Worth, TX, grandmother Opal Lee to create a nationwide federal holiday to honor the importance of Juneteenth: apple.news/A9KMuKRO0SAe...

Registered Nonpartisan voters can vote in today's NE primary. You will receive a nonpartisan ballot & can request a party's nonpartisan ballot (you need to ask). The graphic below shows the options for voting by Nonpartisan voters. More details here: sos.nebraska.gov/elections/ho...

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY! Polls are open from 8 am-8 pm (CT) & 7 am-7 pm (MT). Find your polling place: www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview/ Also last day to return your early voting ballot at an official county drop box by 8 pm (CT)/7 pm (MT). See what's on your ballot: www.vote411.org/nebraska

Rachel Gibson, LWVNE action vice president, will share her observations & assessments of the 2026 legislative session from noon-1 p.m. (CDT) on Thursday, May 7, as part of the LWVLL's Lunch & Learn program. Use this link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8597860315... (Meeting ID: 859 7860 3156)

Get to know the primary election candidates for Keith County sheriff & commissioner on May 7.

Jean McGuire, LWVLL president, writes how the SAVE Act now before the U.S. Senate would make voting more difficult for CITIZENS who are elderly, rural, low income, people of color or who have changed their surname through marriage. Read her op-ed here: nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/04/13/o...

ACTION ALERT! The U.S. Senate is expected to resume debate on the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) Act next week. Take time now to contact our U.S. Senators to let them know what you think about the SAVE Act. Learn more & contact info here: lwvnebraska.org/let-senators...

Just in time for early ballot delivery: VOTE411 – our nonpartisan, online voters’ guide – is now available to research the candidates who will appear on the May 12 NE primary ballot. We will add information on more candidates as they respond. Link: www.vote411.org/nebraska.

Join us TONIGHT at 7 p.m. (CT) via Zoom as we host Gavin Gies, executive director of Common Cause NE, to learn more about the SAVE Act & why it matters. Registration is required & is available at this link: lwvnebraska.org/lwvne-zoom-o...

Join us on April 6 at 7 pm via Zoom as we host Gavin Geis, executive director of Common Cause NE, to learn more about the SAVE Act and why it matters. Learn more about the SAVE Act and register here: lwvnebraska.org/lwvne-zoom-o...

Author & graphic artist Caitlin Cass will speak about her award-winning book -- "Suffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in America" -- from noon-1 p.m. (CT) at the April 2 Lunch & Learn program sponsored by the LWVLL. Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85978603156

The LWV of Greater Omaha is among the co-sponsors of “Principles and Priorities: Balanced Budget Exercise” to be held from 3:30-5 p.m. on March 31 at UNO's Thompson Alumni Center, 6705 Dodge St. Register for the exercise by using the QR code in the graphic below.

In 2025, LWVNE volunteers hosted 311 civic activities, registered 1,369 voters & made 13,000+ Get Out the Vote contacts. Nearly 200 volunteers contributed 11,000 hours helping educate voters & engage with the Nebraska Legislature. Read more here: lwvnebraska.org/lvwne-highli...

ACTION ALERT: NE’s primary budget bill (LB1071) failed again on March 25. Our senators need to hear from you on how they voted: nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_v... Read more here: nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/03/25/n...

Nonpartisan voters can vote in NE’s May 12 primary election. Every voter receives a nonpartisan ballot, including state legislative races. Nonpartisan voters can request a political party’s nonpartisan ballot, which differ in what races are open to voting for them. lwvnebraska.org/lwvne-update...

Today's the day! Drop in anytime between 10 am & 7 pm (CDT) on Monday, March 23, for The People's Day at the State Capitol in Lincoln to be the face of the people impacted by policy decisions being made by the Nebraska Legislature. More information here: lwvnebraska.org/get-involved...

Speaker Arch says LB1071 will be scheduled for debate on Monday, March 23, to allow continued time for negotiations on the state budget. Write your NE state senator & post on social media about your top funding priorities #MyTop3NE. Come to the State Capitol for The People's Day on March 23.

On March 19, NE state senators came to an impasse on moving our budget forward. We have a huge budget deficit & it appears a consensus cannot be reached on how to fix it. Contact your state senator with your top 3 budget priorities. Encourage others to do the same. Post your top 3 with #MyTop3NE.

NE’s general fund deficit isn’t inevitable; it’s a policy choice. Income tax cuts & $1.7B in transfers drive the gap. Tax cuts cost $447M this year, projected $900M by 2029. Let your your state senator know what you want to do about the deficit. Read more: nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/03/18/i...

Nebraskans from 20 legislative districts are now registered for The People's Day on Monday, March 23, at the State Capitol. Drop by between 10 am to 7 pm CDT to connect with your state senator. Help us fill in the map! More information & registration here: lwvnebraska.org/get-involved...

Here's how NE state senators voted on proposed $$$ sweep from the NE Cultural Endowment in the 1st of 3 rounds of debate on budget bills LB1071 & LB1072. We encourage reaching out to your state senator with your thanks, questions or disagreements on how they voted -- yes, no, present not voting.

Here's how NE state senators voted on a proposed $$$ sweep from the NE Veterans’ Aid Fund in the 1st round of debate on 2 budget bills (LB1071 & LB1072). We encourage reaching out to your state senator with your thanks, questions or disagreements on how they voted -- yes, no, present not voting.

Here's how NE state senators voted on Private School Scholarships in the 1st of 3 rounds of debate on 2 budget bills (LB1071 & LB1072). We encourage reaching out to your state senator with your thanks, questions or disagreements on how they voted -- yes, no, present not voting.

On Thank You Thursday of #CivicLearningWeek, the LWVNE recognizes the work of @civicnebraska.bsky.social, which offers nonpartisan programs to protect and expand voting rights, hands-on civic learning for young people, and a statewide focus on civic health. Learn more here: civicnebraska.org

It’s We Lead Wednesday, the third day of #CivicLearningWeek, and we’re highlighting our efforts to register voters -- including students at NE high schools and colleges -- as well as our online voter information platform, VOTE411, prior to primary and general elections.

Today we celebrate “Teaching Tuesday” as part of the national #CivicLearningWeek. We invite you to watch the LWVNE’s “Civics Basics” series to better understand the legislative process in NE. You can find 5 videos & register for The People's Day on March 23 here: lwvnebraska.org/get-involved...

It's #CivicLearningWeek! The League believes civic education is a nationwide priority. To promote civic learning, NE's 4 local Leagues offer educational programs, register citizens to vote & sponsor candidate forums. Read about the national movement: civiclearningweek.org

Happy International Women's Day! This year’s theme is “Give to Gain.” The campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. It emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. Read more about International Women’s Day here: www.internationalwomensday.com

The Tri-Cities Women’s March is TODAY - Saturday, March 7 - from 1-3 p.m. in Kearney with sunny skies & temps in the 50s. The march is for everyone who believes in justice, freedom & shared humanity. Bring a sign that reflects your message & a personal care item to donate. The LWVNE is a co-sponsor.

Join us on March 23 at the NE State Capitol for The People’s Day. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. (CT) to be the face of the real people impacted by policy decisions. Registration is appreciated but not required. More information (& registration link) here: lwvnebraska.org/get-involved...

Nonpartisan (Independent) voters, did you know that you have options to vote for (most) partisan races in Nebraska's May 12 primary? Here they are in the graphic below! More information here: lwvnebraska.org/what-to-know...

LWVNE is gearing up for NE’s May 12 primary election by reaching out to candidates to answer questions about themselves & their priorities for its VOTE411 online platform. We've heard back from 5 candidates & look forward to hearing from many more before early voting begins on April 13.

LWVNE is among the sponsors of the Tri-Cities Women’s March on Saturday, March 7, from 1-3 p.m. in Kearney. The march is for everyone who believes in justice, freedom & shared humanity. Bring a sign that reflects your message as the event closes with a solidarity walk around Harmon Park.

Happy 106th birthday to the League of Women Voters, which was founded on Feb. 14, 1920, as a nonpartisan educational organization. Our history is complex & unfinished, but is defined by fighting for equal rights & standing up for democracy when it has been challenged, undermined or ignored.

The LWVNE urges voters concerned about the release of sensitive voter data to the US DOJ by NE SOS Evnen today (Feb. 12) to write a letter asking him to wait until the NE Supreme Court hears an appeal by Common Cause Nebraska on March 31: act.commoncause.org/letters/prot...

NE Supreme Court grants Common Cause appeal on lawsuit to protect NE voter data & sets expedited hearing for March 31. But NE SOS Evnen plans to release the data on Feb. 12. Use this form to urge NE SOS to withhold our voter data until courts have ruled: act.commoncause.org/letters/prot...

The SAVE Act is back in the news, with pressure being placed on U.S. Senate leadership to require a “standing filibuster" to block the bill – which needs 60 votes to pass. The League opposes the SAVE Act. You can read more here and fill out a form to oppose: www.lwv.org/save-act

February is Black History Month. Today, we highlight some of the Black women & men who fought for voting rights during the 72-year women's suffrage movement. You can read more about their contributions here: www.wgbh.org/tv-shows/dra...

“Identifying & Forecasting Sources of Jail Overcrowding” is the focus of LWVLL's Lunch & Learn program on Feb. 5 from noon-1 p.m. (CT). Join the program via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/85978603156 Zachary Hamilton, associate director of the NE Center for Justice Research, will lead the discussion.

Opinion: Former State Sen. Stinner writes that state's continued budget deficit is due to hidden spending thru $3.5 billion “transfers out” from general fund to other cash funds, decreasing amount available for core state services. nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/01/29/o...

The national League of Women Voters issued a statement condemning the escalating actions by ICE that put people at risk, deny individuals their constitutional rights and undermine the democratic values meant to protect us all. Read full statement here: lwvnebraska.org/statement-fr...

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The LWVNE recognizes his leadership, courage and commitment to justice by callng for continued action to ensure that every voice is heard.

ACTION ALERT! Call or email NE SOS & tell him to halt the release of voter data until the courts have the opportunity to decide this case. Read more here: civicnebraska.org/20260107-pro...

The League of Women of Voters of Hastings will present a free program at noon on Friday, Jan. 9, about how Proteus helps agricultural workers. The event will meet at the YWCA of Adams County, 2525 W. Second St. The program will feature Jody Stutzman, a regional director for Proteus.

The LWVNE continues to oppose the raiding of designated environmental grant funds to pay for expenses properly funded by General Funds. nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/01/05/e...

NE's minimum wage will increase from $13.50 to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, 2026. Expected to impact up to 139,000 workers, the increase is tied to a ballot measure approved in 2022. Efforts to keep wages lower for teen workers expected in 2026 Legislature. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...

Gov. Jim Pillen announced that NE will be the 1st state to implement Medicaid work requirements passed in July’s “One Big Beautiful Bill," or HR 1, by the U.S. Congress. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...

New NE laws banning AI-generated child pornography & providing civil liability for sharing AI-generated or computer-generated intimate images without the depicted person’s consent “appear protected for now” despite President Trump’s executive order. Read here: nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/12/12/h...