Health advocates pack state Medicaid Advisory Committee to protest restrictions, work requirements

Testifiers share frustration over panel’s lack of ‘teeth’ to enforce recommendations

November 13, 2026Updated: November 13, 2026

By Nebraska Examiner

Health advocates pack state Medicaid Advisory Committee to protest restrictions, work requirements

Protesters walking to Centennial Mall on Nov, 12. 2026 in Lincoln. (Juan Salinas II | Nebraska Examiner)

Union Pacific temporarily closes two downtown Columbus railroad crossings

Union Pacific temporarily closes two downtown Columbus railroad crossings

Norfolk patriotic concert, quilt raffle raises money on Veterans Day

Norfolk patriotic concert, quilt raffle raises money on Veterans Day

Norfolk high schools join up for play production showcase

Norfolk high schools join up for play production showcase

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

Longtime industrial tech teacher inducted into Norfolk Public Schools Hall of Fame

Longtime industrial tech teacher inducted into Norfolk Public Schools Hall of Fame

Norfolk cuts ribbon on Illuminate the River Point project

Norfolk cuts ribbon on Illuminate the River Point project

State

Woman found dead in apparent homicide in Arlington, man taken into custody

Pierce woman dies in Cedar County rollover accident

Health advocates pack state Medicaid Advisory Committee to protest restrictions, work requirements

After fights and vandalism, Valentine adds rules and supervision at the Old Gym

Water, sewer and electricity rates increasing in Valentine

One Day for UNK kicks off, aiming to build on last year's record

Sports

Huskers clinch Big Ten regular season title with sweep of Illinois

Adams Central Flips 2-7 Season Into State Semifinal Run

Previewing the 125th matchup between Doane and Hastings with Hastings head coach Matt Franzen

Youth basketball tips off in Sidney

Huskers roll by Lindenwood to improve to 3-0

Husker Baseball Pledge Kowen Rader, Five Other Patriots Sign Letter of Intent

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer