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Lincoln, NE 11/21/09 (2009-11-21) A hawk caught in a trap and a son in a tight spot helped Welch get an image out of his head and into a poem.

Legislature finishes budget-cutting session

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-20) Governor and lawmakers spar over legislative budget, but no vetoes issued.

NU Regents approve plan design for research campus

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-20) The University Board of Regents adopted the master plan for a Lincoln research park on a vote of 8-to-0.

Nelson will support cloture on health care

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-20) Key Democrat says he wants debate to proceed, but says he may reverse course if changes he wants are not adopted.

Johanns to vote no on Reid healthcare reform bill

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-19) Johanns says even if Republicans win that battle, the issue won't go away.

McGill win shows nonpartisan Unicameral

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-19) Democrat elected Urban Affairs chairman despite heavy Republican registration edge in Legislature

Nelson needs to see final healthcare reform language before voting

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-19) Nelson, along with fellow Democrats Mary Landrieu of Lousiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, as three Democrats who could block the bill in the senate by not voting for cloture, to stop a Republican filibuster.

Furlough possibility part of budget bills

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-18) Saving jobs and maintaining services pitted against decreasing morale and postponing the inevitable in arguments for furloughs vs. layoffs.

Budget cuts advance with no dissenting votes

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-17) Plan largely mirrors governor, but he expresses concern about smaller cuts to Supreme Court and larger ones to job training than he recommended.

Senators, governor trade barbs before budget advances

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-17) Legislative and executive branches go back and forth over accusations of favoring tax increases.

Budget cuts advance to floor

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-16) Appropriations Committee proposal would close more than $300 million budget gap, but more problems seen ahead.

Nebraska finalizing execution protocol similar to procedure abandoned in Ohio

Lincoln (2009-11-16) Corrections officials began working on the protocol earlier this year, following the passage of a law making lethal injection the state's new method of execution.

Officials to discuss options for Republican River irrigation cutbacks this week

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-16) The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources has identified three possible plans for reducing water use during times when the water supply is especially strapped.

Kaneko: a creative space for the arts, science, and business

Omaha, NE 11/14/09 (2009-11-14) The revamped warehouse in downtown Omaha will serve as a place for exchanging ideas in an open and inviting atmosphere.

Committee plan differs little from governor's

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-13) Transfers from roads, construction, preserving some provider rate increases among the changes.

School aid freeze passes first round

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-13) Bill would save money by limiting spending growth, changing formula for advanced degrees and instructional time.

Grant to fund innovative graduate education program at UNL

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-13) The interdisciplinary is aimed at preparing future scientists, policymakers and natural resource managers to address water issues.

Proposed HHS cuts cause legislative pushback

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-12) Nearly $8 million in administrative and operational cuts at stake.

Senators say budget may not balance

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-12) As lawmakers soften impact of proposed cuts, they say cash reserve may need to be tapped further.

Mello, Heineman clash over budget

Lincoln, NE (2009-11-11) Democratic senator calls 9-0 vote against Republican governor's budget proposal a vote of no confidence; Heineman accuses Mello of immaturity and partisanship.