A renewed effort to remove $3.5 million in school choice scholarships from Nebraska’s budget has emerged, led by State Senator Tom Brandt. The amendment targets the state’s mainline budget bill and reopens a debate around educational funding.

Nebraska legislator Sen. Danielle Conrad has proposed a bill to require competitive bidding before the attorney general hires outside counsel costing more than $10,000. The measure, designed to promote accountability, has drawn resistance from the AG’s office, sparking debates over transparency and legal spending.

A Nebraska bill aiming to bar transgender students from using bathrooms, locker rooms, and participating in sports teams that align with their gender identity has advanced in the legislature with significant support. The measure, proposed by Omaha Senator Kathleen Kauth, received 33 votes and moves forward with an unspecified caveat.