http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines RSS Feed for KOLN - Political - Headlnes en-us Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:45:37 GMT 2013-06-17T23:45:37Z en-us http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Lathrop-to-Kick-Off-Nebraska-Listening-Tour-211908021.html Nebraska Sen. Steve Lathrop is kicking off his statewide listening tour as he weighs a run for governor. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:45:37 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Lathrop-to-Kick-Off-Nebraska-Listening-Tour-211908021.html 2013-06-17T23:45:37Z http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Milk-Money-Farm-Bill-Could-Hinge-on-Dairy-Vote-211794461.html Approval of a massive farm bill could hinge on a proposed new dairy program the House is expected to vote on this week. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:50:12 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Milk-Money-Farm-Bill-Could-Hinge-on-Dairy-Vote-211794461.html 2013-06-17T11:50:12Z http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Neb-Tax-Modernization-Committee-Set-to-Begin-Work-211731251.html Members of the new Nebraska Tax Modernization Committee are preparing for a busy summer, with hearings throughout the state and a push to make additional reforms when lawmakers reconvene next year. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:12:37 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Neb-Tax-Modernization-Committee-Set-to-Begin-Work-211731251.html 2013-06-16T14:12:37Z http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Omaha-Councilman-Taken-to-Hospital-for-Chest-Pain-211281651.html A councilman for the city of Omaha has been taken to a local hospital after complaining of chest pain. City Councilman Garry Gernandt was taken Wednesday by ambulance to Creighton University Medical Center. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:48:31 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Omaha-Councilman-Taken-to-Hospital-for-Chest-Pain-211281651.html 2013-06-12T21:48:31Z http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Fischer-Supports-Multi-Year-Farm-Bill-210904441.html The Senate overwhelmingly voted Monday to expand farm subsidies and make small cuts to food stamps in a five-year, half-trillion dollar measure. But passage in the House isn't expected to be so easy -- or so bipartisan. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:09:14 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Fischer-Supports-Multi-Year-Farm-Bill-210904441.html 2013-06-12T01:09:14Z http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Former-Lt-Gov-Sheehy-Fined-1000-for-Phone-Use-210871651.html Former Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy has agreed to pay a $1,000 fine for improper use of a state cellphone as part of a settlement with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:48:20 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Former-Lt-Gov-Sheehy-Fined-1000-for-Phone-Use-210871651.html 2013-06-10T19:48:20Z http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Some-Nebraska-Counties-Consider-Secession-210779511.html Several counties in Northeastern Colorado say they want to secede and form a new state. Some Nebraska counties are interested in the measure, as well. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:26:21 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Some-Nebraska-Counties-Consider-Secession-210779511.html 2013-06-10T09:26:21Z http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Immigrant-Sues-Nebraska-for-Drivers-License-Denial-210513791.html A federal lawsuit is challenging the Nebraska DMV's policy of denying driver's licenses to some young immigrants. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:26:34 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Immigrant-Sues-Nebraska-for-Drivers-License-Denial-210513791.html 2013-06-07T11:26:34Z http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/More-Candidates-Enter-the-Governors-Race-210346641.html Three state senators and a former Nebraska regent have either entered the race or are considering a run. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:41:22 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/More-Candidates-Enter-the-Governors-Race-210346641.html 2013-06-06T09:41:22Z http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Lawmakers-Adjourn-Nebraska-Legislative-Session-210303471.html Nebraska lawmakers have finished a legislative session highlighted by a $7.8 billion, two-year budget, increased spending for the university and state colleges, and an overhaul of juvenile services. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:15:30 GMT http://www.1011now.com/news/political/headlines/Lawmakers-Adjourn-Nebraska-Legislative-Session-210303471.html 2013-06-06T10:15:30Z