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Common Cause Nebraska Reminds Public Election Day Is Not Results Day
As Election Day 2024 arrives, Common Cause Nebraska is encouraging the press, candidates, elected officials, and the public that Election Day is not “Results Day.”
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Kenny Colston
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Common Cause Nebraska Reminds Public Election Day Is Not Results Day
As Election Day 2024 arrives, Common Cause Nebraska is encouraging the press, candidates, elected officials, and the public that Election Day is not “Results Day.”
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Candidates Running Ballot Amendment Ads a Loophole that Should Be Closed
Common Cause Nebraska is criticizing a recent trend of candidates running the exact same ad on a particular ballot amendment – only changing the disclaimer at the end of the ads.
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Problems Voting? Call or Text Nonpartisan Hotline for Help
Voters who need help finding out how to register to vote or their right polling location, or any other voting issues, can call or text, 866-OUR-VOTE, a toll-free hotline with trained nonpartisan volunteers ready to help.
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Lawsuit Challenges Enforcement of Opinion Stripping Voting Rights from 50,000+ Nebraskans
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Nebraska AG Opinion Threatens Voting Rights of Thousands
On July 17, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued a controversial opinion that the state Pardons Board has sole authority to restore the voting rights of Nebraskans who have served their sentences for felony convictions. In April, the state legislature passed a bill (LB20) lifting a two-year waiting period in order to allow those who have completed their sentences to vote immediately.
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Common Cause Nebraska Celebrates LB20 Becoming Law
A great day for voting rights and democracy in Nebraska
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Bill to Cut Early Voting Days Restricts Nebraskans’ Rights Without Reason
LB1211 is a solution to a non-existent problem
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50 State Report: Nebraska Earns Average Grade for Redistricting from Common Cause
LINCOLN, NE — Today, Common Cause, the leading anti-gerrymandering group, published a report grading the redistricting process in all 50 states from the view of the community. The comprehensive report evaluates public access, outreach, and education in each state based on an analysis of more than 120 detailed surveys and more than 60 interviews.
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Report: Nebraska’s Lobbyists Shatter Records — Again
Lincoln, NE — Last year, Nebraska lobbyists broke records, earning a whopping $21,839,249 in compensation from special interests to influence legislation, according to a new report released today by Common Cause Nebraska.
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Nebraska Passes Bill Detailing Acceptable Forms of ID to Vote
LINCOLN, NE — Today, in a 38-1 vote, the Nebraska unicameral passed LB514, legislation that details acceptable forms of ID voters must present in order to vote.
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Common Cause Nebraska to Testify at March 23 Hearings on Campaign Finance Bills
LINCOLN, NE — Tomorrow, Common Cause Nebraska (CCNE) Issues Chair Jack Gould will appear before the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to testify in support of LB9, a NE bill that will force disclosures about issue-related, non-candidate spending. That same day, CCNE Executive Director Gavin Geis will also testify supporting LB737, which seeks to place a $1000 limit on how much anyone can contribute to candidates for office.
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Common Cause Nebraska to Testify at Feb. 22 Hearing on Vote Restoration Bill
LINCOLN, NE — Today, Common Cause Nebraska (CCNE) Executive Director Gavin Geis will appear before the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to testify in support of LB20, a NE bill that will restore voting rights for those who have completed their sentence.