A coalition of Nebraskans is calling on state lawmakers to uphold voter-approved ballot initiatives in light of actions by the legislature to weaken them. Policymakers would still be able to change the initiatives, but they would need more votes than they have in the past to do so.
Voter initiatives recently cleared the way for a higher minimum wage and paid sick leave for more Nebraskans, but the legislature weakened both of the initiatives. Dawn Essink, a volunteer with Respect Nebraska Voters, said lawmakers did not implement the measures voters approved.