by Eric | 1 Jun 2026 | 2026, Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Featured Stories, Uncategorized
The Cornhusker Boys’ State delegates began their government simulation experience last night with their local elections. Today, these students are learning the ropes from state and area leaders before they hold their first city and school board meetings to debate their local policies.
Thank you to the following presenters who shared their expertise with our delegates:
- Attorney Steve Gealey – State Court System and How It Works
- Brandon Metzler, Clerk of the Legislature – Unicameral Legislature and How It Works
- Attorney John Zimmer and Mayor Dave Bauer – City Government and How It Works
- Jack Russell, Nate Grasz, and Lillian Butler-Hale – Lobbying and Political Action Committees
- Marcia Herring, Nebraska Association of School Boards – School Boards: Roles and Responsibilities
- Dr. John Skretta, Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools – “Strong Minds, Strong Men”
by Tony | 9 Jun 2025 | 2025, Legislative, Top Stories
The 2025 Legislature concluded with a session in the Warner Legislative Chamber at the State Capitol.
Representatives from each town spent the first hour wrapping up debate on priority bills. The week’s business finished with brief debate and voting on bills that made it to final reading. Eight bills addressing topics such as rural internet access, public schools, and veterans healthcare were passed and sent to the Governor for signature. Overall, it was a productive and successful session for the 2025 Cornhusker Boys’ State Legislature.
by Alex | 6 Jun 2025 | 2025, Top Stories, Judicial, Recent Posts
The 2025 Cornhusker Boys’ State judicial program reached its pinnacle on Friday, June 6, as the seven justices heard four cases that were elevated following the County District Court hearings on Thursday.
The four cases argued today were Mahmoud v. Taylor, Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission, United States v. Skrmetti, and A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, Independent School District No. 279.
by Cale | 6 Jun 2025 | 2025, Executive, Primary Election, Uncategorized
By Payton
In the 15 minute filler space between Flag Raising and Cornhusker Boys State first morning session at Hawks Hall, Isaiah Jacobson introduces himself and his campaign as Lieutenant Governor with five minutes of “stand up comedy.” His punchlines can certainly draw in a crowd but is it enough to take him past the primary?
by Alex | 6 Jun 2025 | 2025, Judicial, Recent Posts, Uncategorized
On Thursday, the County District Courts of Yochum and LaCoursiere were in session. Five cases were heard in each court as Staters argued recent/current United States Supreme Court Cases.
Following the rulings at the County District Courts, four cases will go to the Cornhusker Boys’ State Supreme Court on Friday.
