Paul Hammel

Columnist says it’s good to know that stories like the ones about foster parent Nora Boesem and others about the state’s fire-ravaged ranches can still have an impact.

Two former state officials sued the Pillen administration and the state treasurer, alleging they unlawfully used Nebraska Lottery proceeds intended for environmental purposes to resolve a state budget shortfall.

Members of Friends of the Environmental Trust and representatives of the Sierra Club of Nebraska called on lawmakers to reject a $14 million transfer out of the Trust in 2023. (

Every so often, you're reminded that people are generally good. Paul Hammel has covered the Nebraska state government and the state for decades.

A group of supporters of the Nebraska Environmental Trust sued the State of Nebraska this week over alleged misuse of Trust funds.

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen stopped in Grand Island Tuesday to watch Logic and Accuracy testing on the two optical scanner ballot counting

OMAHA — Nebraska Public Media is launching its own dedicated station in Omaha to expand its statewide reach and better utilize two recently added reporters in the state's largest city.

Elections often bring surprises, but the upset victory of retired Omaha businessman Scott Petersen in the Republican primary for secretary of state wasn't that surprising.

Elections often bring surprises, but the upset victory of retired Omaha businessman Scott Petersen in the Republican primary for Secretary of State wasn't that surprising.

Memorial Day has come and gone, so it's time to hit the road. Paul Hammel has covered the Nebraska state government and the state for decades.