New Nebraska laws protect students' right to wear tribal regalia

Class of 2025 leads the way for Indigenous graduation regalia

High school graduates are the first to walk with the protected right to wear cultural attire after the state of New Mexico passed legislation this spring. The post Class of 2025 leads the way for Indigenous graduation regalia appeared first on High Country News.

New Nebraska laws protect students' right to wear tribal regalia

Two pieces of state legislation that go into effect in July seek to protect Nebraska students’ right to wear tribal regalia at graduation and other school functions.

Can You Sue the Government for a Sidewalk Fall in Nebraska?

Nebraska isn’t exactly the most walkable state. But in the most walkable cities—Omaha, Lincoln, and parts of Bellevue—residents and visitors encounter a surprising number of cracked sidewalks, abrupt elevation changes, crumbling curb ramps, and dangerous intersections. The problem is often less about wear and tear and more about neglect—issues that go unresolved until someone gets hurt. Slip and fall accidents on sidewalks aren’t always minor mi…