nebraska_state_government

🏛️ Structure of Nebraska State Government

Executive Branch

• Led by the Governor (currently Jim Pillen).

• Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and State Auditor.

• Governor's Office Website

Legislative Branch

• Nebraska Legislature: Unicameral system (the only one in the United States), with a single chamber known as the Legislature or "Unicameral," consisting of 49 members referred to as Senators.

• Nebraska Legislature Website

Judicial Branch

• Led by the Nebraska Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals, District Courts, County Courts, and other specialized courts.

• Nebraska Judicial Branch Website

🗳️ Elections and Voter Information

• Nebraska Secretary of State (Elections Division): Manages voter registration, election security, and candidate filings.

• Register to Vote

• Elections & Voting Info

• Nebraska Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.

• Voter Guide Portal

📊 Key Political Issues in Nebraska

• Agriculture Policy and Water Resource Management

• Education Funding and Rural School Support

• Healthcare Access in Rural Areas

• Renewable Energy and Environmental Conservation

• Infrastructure Development and Broadband Expansion

• Tax Reform and Economic Development

🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism

• League of Women Voters of Nebraska: Promotes informed and active participation in democracy.

  • LWV Nebraska Website

• Nebraska Farmers Union: Focused on supporting family farmers and rural communities.

  • Nebraska Farmers Union Website

• Conservation Nebraska: Advocates for environmental sustainability and conservation.

  • Conservation Nebraska Website

📰 Stay Informed

• Omaha World-Herald: Covers statewide politics and government.

  • Omaha World-Herald Website

• Nebraska Examiner: Nonprofit newsroom focused on Nebraska politics and policy.

  • Nebraska Examiner Website

• Nebraska Public Media: Offers in-depth reporting on state government and local issues.

  • Nebraska Public Media Website

📚 Educational Resources

• Nebraska State Archives: Provides access to historical and government records.

  • Nebraska State Archives Website

• BallotPedia Nebraska: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.

  • Ballotpedia Nebraska

📱 Useful Tools and Apps

• Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.

  • Countable App

• CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.

  • CivicEngage Website