Nebraskans for Peace Updates

by Dan DiLeo, Jeanne Schuler, Patrick Murray, and Perlie Whitley Published in the Omaha World Herald October 15th 2025 On Oct. 9, Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued OPPD to block the utility’s plan to transition its North Omaha Station from burning coal. The lawsuit, supported by Gov. Jim Pillen, says OPPD: 1) Should ignore social and environmental costs of energy. 2) And should ignore “environmental justice,” the idea that marginalized communities should not bear greater bur

Join us for Biweekly Environmental Legislative Calls! Stay informed and engaged this legislative session by joining our biweekly Environmental Legislative Calls every other Tuesday at 12 noon beginning Tuesday, January 13th. We hope you’ll join us in shaping a greener, more sustainable Nebraska. If you are interested in joining the calls please email Brittany Cooper NFP Executive Director at nfpstate@nebraskansforpeace.org to receive the zoom information. These calls are a gr

Nebraska Capitol Tuesday, February 18 Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee   LB 201 (Kauth)  This bill would require a 10% excise...