Nebraska
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On Wednesday, Nebraska’s top state court upheld a law allowing felons who have completed their sentences to vote, enabling thousands more people to participate in the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. The Nebraska Supreme Court rejected claims by Secretary of State Robert Evnen, a Republican, who argued that the law, passed in April, violated the…
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On February 13, 2024, Nebraska’s Governor signed Legislative Bill 308, which enacts additional consumer protections for consumers in the state. It is similar to another genetic information law passed by Montana last year. The law takes effect July 17, 2024 (90 days after the legislature adjourns on April 18, 2024). Covered Businesses The law applies to direct-to-consumer genetic…
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The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating the tragic death of 17-year-old Chase Ditter, who was fatally shot by a police officer during a welfare check in Columbus. The incident on Feb. 6, 2024, occurred when officers encountered Ditter, who was reportedly armed with a knife, during the welfare check. Subsequently, one officer discharged their weapon,…
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