Watch ‘winner-take-all’ hearing in Nebraska legislature

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The Legislature will have a hearing on LB3, the proposed bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Senators hold ‘winner-take-all’ hearing in Nebraska legislature
The Legislature held a hearing on LB3, the proposed bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state, on Thursday afternoon.The hearing was conducted by the Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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