Posted: 3:16 PM A few days after Gov. Dave Heineman scrapped his tax overhaul plans, Nebraska lawmakers are turning their focus to a bill that would create a state tax modernization commission.

Updated: 4:42 AM Republican Mike Johanns of Nebraska says he's retiring from the U.S. Senate because he and his wife both felt that they've spent enough time in public service.

Updated: 5:07 AM The shake-up in state politics leaves two of Nebraska's most powerful political offices up for grabs.

Updated: 5:17 PM Governor Dave Heineman answers questions about a possible Senate run.

Posted: 4:03 PM Following Senator Mike Johanns announcement Monday afternoon, Congressman Jeff Fortenberry issued a statement saying he will consider running for the United State Senate.

Updated: 5:13 AM Nebraska lawmaker Charlie Janssen says he will run for governor in 2014.

Posted: 7:22 AM Massive wildfires blamed on the summer drought are prompting lawmakers to rethink Nebraska's approach to fire safety.

Posted: 7:57 AM An Omaha state senator is asking her fellow lawmakers to reverse a law that has cut in half the number of voting places available in her district.

Updated: 7:48 AM Gov. Dave Heineman is seeking qualified applicants interested in filling a vacancy on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents representing the District 5 seat in southeast, Nebraska. Applications will be accepted through the close of business on Friday, March 8th.

Updated: 6:39 AM Immediately after blocking Chuck Hagel's nomination to be secretary of defense, top Republicans took to the Senate floor to claim that, no, they were not filibustering. They just need more time.

Posted: 9:56 AM The Senate's top Democrat says Republicans are mounting a full-scale filibuster of Chuck Hagel's nomination to be President Barack Obama's secretary of defense.

Posted: 6:57 AM Nebraska lawmakers are looking at a measure that would restrict local law enforcements' ability to use drones for surveillance.

Updated: 6:17 AM Nebraska lawmakers are considering raising the salaries for the governor and other constitutional officers by 20 percent in 2015.

Updated: 5:20 AM Gov. Dave Heineman today announced the appointment of Lavon Heidemann of Elk Creek to be the 39th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska.

Posted: 5:15 AM Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would let motorcyclists and bikers run red lights if no other vehicles are around and the stoplight doesn't turn green after two minutes.

Updated: 4:56 AM Divorce is never easy and a ruthless custody battle can often emotionally damage the children involved. But one senator hopes to change that by providing a level playing field.

Updated: 2:49 PM Nebraska's schools are growing. Kindergarten through 3rd grade classes are up 9 percent statewide. In Lincoln, it's up 19 percent. That means classrooms are filling up fast.

Updated: 5:01 AM A bitterly divided Senate panel has voted to approve the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be the nation's defense secretary.

Posted: 6:44 PM The horse racing industry is dismissing an anti-gambling group's allegations that the industry wants to stop live horse racing during a hearing on horse racing bills.

Posted: 4:51 PM A bill that would impose stricter state licensing requirements for geologists has won final approval in the Legislature.

Posted: 11:10 AM A legislative audit has found that Nebraska has no clear way to measure whether several major tax-incentive programs have succeeded.

Posted: 5:47 AM Lawmakers have scheduled hearings for proposed changes to Nebraska's school-aid formula.

Posted: 5:44 AM Nebraska lawmakers will consider a series of measures aimed at seat belt violations and texting while driving.

Posted: 1:39 PM The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee says Republican demands for more financial information from Chuck Hagel is beyond the scope of what's been asked of previous defense secretary nominees

Updated: 7:11 AM Nebraska lawmakers will consider a bill inspired by Omaha billionaire Warren Buffett that would increase income tax rates on the rich.