McKinney-backed pilot program to steer youths from trouble is rescued, for now
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Omaha senator's bill aimed at keeping juveniles from incarceration gets unusual second chance
State Sen. Terrell McKinney's proposal to establish resource centers to help juveniles at risk for incarceration advanced in the Nebraska Legislature through an unusual process.

McKinney-backed pilot program to steer youths from trouble is rescued, for now
LINCOLN — After anger, threats of stalling legislation and accusations of discrimination, the Unicameral on Thursday resurrected a priority bill by State Sen. Terrell McKinney to help keep at-risk youths out of jail. It’s now part of another proposal that…
McKinney-backed pilot program to steer youths from trouble is rescued, for now • Nebraska Examiner
State Sen. Terrell McKinney of Omaha. Aug. 15, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — After anger, threats of stalling legislation and accusations of discrimination, the Unicameral on Thursday resurrected a priority bill by State Sen. Terrell McKinney to help keep at-risk youths out of jail. It’s now part of another proposal that advanced. Earlier in the day, McKinney’s Legislative Bill 48 was doused on a 22-14 vote. Eleven lawmakers m…
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