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...
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 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...
