Posted: 05/23/2013 - A proposed work-subsidy program aimed at Nebraskans who qualify for welfare is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

Posted: 05/23/2013 - A Nebraska bill that would expand protections for human trafficking victims has won first-round approval from lawmakers.

Posted: 05/23/2013 - A Nebraska tax measure that could benefit high-tech start-up companies and uninsured medical patients is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

Updated: 05/21/2013 - The Pentagon wants more than $450 million for maintaining and upgrading the Guantanamo Bay prison that President Barack Obama wants to close. New details on the administration's budget request for next year and other expenses emerged on Tuesday.

Posted: 05/21/2013 - Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman has used a line-item veto to strike $200,000 from the state budget that was approved for an Omaha golf tournament.