Jun 6, 2026 | Omaha World-Herald, Op-Ed
For the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of working side by side with Nebraskans to advance two simple and popular ideas: that working people deserve a living wage, and that no one should lose a paycheck because they get sick. We gathered petition signatures...
Apr 24, 2026 | Lincoln Journal Star, Op-Ed
Recently Gov. Pillen has voiced his dislike of ballot initiatives and filibusters. One of the original reasons for a one-house legislation and the people representing the second house was a way to balance the power of lobbyist vs. the people....
Mar 29, 2026 | Omaha World-Herald, Op-Ed
Gov. Jim Pillen has said he does not believe ballot initiatives “represent the people speaking.” When George Norris promoted his vision of a unicameral legislature, he firmly believed the ballot initiative process would replace the second legislative...
Feb 23, 2026 | North Platte Bulletin, Op-Ed
Nebraska is a state that has a long history with ballot initiatives. The fact that we have the only unicameral legislature in this country is due to a successful initiative drive in 1934. Between 1860 (before we were a state) and 2025, Nebraskans voted...
Feb 6, 2026 | Omaha World-Herald, Op-Ed
In November 2024, nearly 75% of Nebraska voters supported a ballot initiative to approve paid sick leave for workers. Just months later, and before the law was even implemented, members of the Nebraska Legislature overturned the will of the people and...
