How Do You Decide Whether to Retain a Nebraska Judge in 2026?
On November 3, 48 Nebraska judges statewide are standing for retention, and your ballot will include the ones whose questions apply where you vote. Our new guide explains what a “yes” or “no” vote actually does and how to find the judges on your ballot. It also covers how to use the Nebraska State Bar Association’s 2026 judicial evaluation without over-reading it, and why a retention vote doesn’t change orders or deadlines in a pending case.
Can a Nebraska Primary Candidate Appear on the November Ballot as a New Party's Nominee?
In September 2026, a single justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court held that Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-616(1) did not bar a former primary candidate from filing as the nominee of a new political party under § 32-621. Two weeks earlier, the full Court had held that objections to a new party's name must be made within seven days of the party-petition deadline. This post explains what each decision decided, why the September 8 ruling binds filing officers but is not precedent, and how Nebraska's expedited § 32-624 procedure actually works.
What Happens When 50/50 Business Owners in Nebraska Can No Longer Work Together?
When equal business owners can no longer agree, the available options depend on the entity, governing documents, ownership records, and specific effect on the business. This Nebraska-focused guide explains LLC and corporate dissolution standards, the corporate election-to-purchase process, fair-value rules under Bohac, temporary court relief, and the risks of unilateral action.
What Is Nebraska's Fairness for Girls Ballot Initiative — and What Would It Actually Do?
A proposed 2026 constitutional amendment — the Fairness for Girls initiative — would reshape Nebraska's approach to transgender athletes by embedding restrictions directly into the state constitution rather than passing them as a statute. What does that actually mean for Nebraska families, schools, and voters? A Lincoln attorney breaks down the initiative process, the signature and county-distribution requirements, federal Title IX concerns, and what parents of transgender youth should know before the petition reaches the ballot.
DOJ Demands Nebraska Voter Data: What State Law Says
The U.S. Department of Justice has demanded Nebraska’s full, unredacted voter registration database—including dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers. Nebraska law, however, explicitly protects this information as confidential. Advocacy groups are suing to block the release, and state officials are weighing how to respond. Our latest post breaks down the legal battle, the risks for voters, and what this showdown means for Nebraska’s privacy and elections.
What’s Changing With the H-1B Visa Lottery — and How Could It Affect You?
The White House has approved a proposal to overhaul the H-1B visa process, replacing the random lottery with a wage-based selection system that gives priority to higher-paid roles. If implemented, the change could reshape how U.S. employers hire foreign talent — benefiting high-salary positions in tech, healthcare, and other specialized fields, while creating new challenges for smaller companies and recent graduates. Learn what’s changing, when it could take effect, and how it might impact your chances in the next H-1B cap season.
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