Juan Salinas II
@4nsmiley.bsky.social
A 20-something who covers politics in America’s heartland for @nebraskaexaminer.com.
| Past gigs: Texas Tribune, KERA news, and Fort Worth Report |
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Nebraska antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from lawmaker • Nebraska Examiner
State Sen. Megan Hunt said State Sen. Brian Hardin made a comment about her being “wet” during a side discussion, a comment Hardin denies.
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Nebraska Antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from fellow lawmaker
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
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This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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House approves housing bill, setting stage for tough Senate negotiations
Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood was one of the bill's sponsors.
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Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood was one of the bill's sponsors.
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www.politico.com/live-updates...
House approves housing bill, setting stage for tough Senate negotiations
After a bipartisan House vote, the housing deal faces a bicameral test.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:13 AM
House approves housing bill, setting stage for tough Senate negotiations
Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood was one of the bill's sponsors.
Via @politico.com
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood was one of the bill's sponsors.
Via @politico.com
www.politico.com/live-updates...
February 10, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Turning Point USA will unveil a partnership to bring TPUSA Club America chapters to every Nebraska high school.
February 9, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Turning Point USA will unveil a partnership to bring TPUSA Club America chapters to every Nebraska high school.
The voting advocacy group Common Cause has appealed the ruling to the Nebraska Court of Appeals.
The judge said a ruling would not end the controversy surrounding the DOJ request
The judge said a ruling would not end the controversy surrounding the DOJ request
February 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The voting advocacy group Common Cause has appealed the ruling to the Nebraska Court of Appeals.
The judge said a ruling would not end the controversy surrounding the DOJ request
The judge said a ruling would not end the controversy surrounding the DOJ request
Nebraska is set to hand over its voter data to the DOJ later this week, as a district judge tosses a lawsuit to keep state from releasing voter data to the feds.
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Nebraska judge tosses lawsuit to keep state from releasing voter data to feds • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen has said he plans to hand the data to the Justice Department later this week.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Nebraska is set to hand over its voter data to the DOJ later this week, as a district judge tosses a lawsuit to keep state from releasing voter data to the feds.
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My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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New: A district judge in Nebraska has tossed out a lawsuit that sought to stop the state from handing over its voter data to the DOJ
Story TK.
Story TK.
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
New: A district judge in Nebraska has tossed out a lawsuit that sought to stop the state from handing over its voter data to the DOJ
Story TK.
Story TK.
Super bowl 50 = boring
Super bowl 60 = boring
Super bowl 60 = boring
February 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Super bowl 50 = boring
Super bowl 60 = boring
Super bowl 60 = boring
Cringe day for political actors on both sides of the aisle.
February 9, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Cringe day for political actors on both sides of the aisle.
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BREAKING: Will Lewis resigns, Washington Post names new acting CEO
Washington Post names new CEO as Will Lewis exits
Jeff D'Onofrio was named acting CEO and publisher. He joined the Post in 2025 as CFO.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM
BREAKING: Will Lewis resigns, Washington Post names new acting CEO
I defeated the Ender Dragon.
February 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
I defeated the Ender Dragon.
Speaker of the Legislature John Arch of La Vista, through a staffer, confirmed to the Examiner that he does not plan to bring the bill back up this year.
This was a bill that Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted in his State of the State.
This was a bill that Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted in his State of the State.
Nebraska Antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from fellow lawmaker
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/n...
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/n...
Nebraska antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from lawmaker • Nebraska Examiner
State Sen. Megan Hunt said State Sen. Brian Hardin made a comment about her being “wet” during a side discussion, a comment Hardin denies.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Speaker of the Legislature John Arch of La Vista, through a staffer, confirmed to the Examiner that he does not plan to bring the bill back up this year.
This was a bill that Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted in his State of the State.
This was a bill that Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted in his State of the State.
Nebraska Antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from fellow lawmaker
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/n...
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/n...
Nebraska antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from lawmaker • Nebraska Examiner
State Sen. Megan Hunt said State Sen. Brian Hardin made a comment about her being “wet” during a side discussion, a comment Hardin denies.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Nebraska Antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from fellow lawmaker
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/n...
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/n...
A Nebraska bill related to antisemitism training for public schools and universities got derailed after Sen. Brian Hardin allegedly told Sen. Megan Hunt, “You are really really wet.”
Hardin denies saying that and said she “twisted” his words. The bill was passed over.
Hardin denies saying that and said she “twisted” his words. The bill was passed over.
February 6, 2026 at 6:42 PM
A Nebraska bill related to antisemitism training for public schools and universities got derailed after Sen. Brian Hardin allegedly told Sen. Megan Hunt, “You are really really wet.”
Hardin denies saying that and said she “twisted” his words. The bill was passed over.
Hardin denies saying that and said she “twisted” his words. The bill was passed over.
Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts is asking President Donald Trump to remove a social media post that depicts former President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys and apologize for it.
February 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts is asking President Donald Trump to remove a social media post that depicts former President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys and apologize for it.
"In what advocates see as a troubling escalation of immigration enforcement in Nebraska, federal officials detained a DACA recipient who has lived in the U.S. since he was a kindergartner, and have denied him a bond hearing."
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DACA recipient detained, denied bond hearing by ICE; ACLU Nebraska files suit • Nebraska Examiner
A Nebraska DACA recipient is detained and denied bond hearing by ICE and ACLU Nebraska responds with a federal lawsuit.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM
"In what advocates see as a troubling escalation of immigration enforcement in Nebraska, federal officials detained a DACA recipient who has lived in the U.S. since he was a kindergartner, and have denied him a bond hearing."
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/d...
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/d...
Currently, Teamsters Local 554 at Premier Midwest Beer and Beverage, a beer and beverage distributor, is on strike.
So far, the union has seen three candidates join their picket line.
NE-02:
John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell
Senate:
Dan Osborn
So far, the union has seen three candidates join their picket line.
NE-02:
John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell
Senate:
Dan Osborn
February 6, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Currently, Teamsters Local 554 at Premier Midwest Beer and Beverage, a beer and beverage distributor, is on strike.
So far, the union has seen three candidates join their picket line.
NE-02:
John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell
Senate:
Dan Osborn
So far, the union has seen three candidates join their picket line.
NE-02:
John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell
Senate:
Dan Osborn
February 6, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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MEET THE STATES NEWSROOM DC BUREAU TEAM: We now have a page on our nonprofit news organization's website that lets you easily access all stories from @statesnewsroom.com DC sorted by reporter and click on reporters' bylines to find them as well
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February 4, 2026 at 1:11 PM
MEET THE STATES NEWSROOM DC BUREAU TEAM: We now have a page on our nonprofit news organization's website that lets you easily access all stories from @statesnewsroom.com DC sorted by reporter and click on reporters' bylines to find them as well
www.newsfromthestates.com/dc-bureau-team
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Now more than ever, fair and tough journalism is important. We’re here doing the work.
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Now more than ever, fair and tough journalism is important. We’re here doing the work.
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Nebraska Democratic lawmaker Jane Raybould's bill to slow the state's minimum wage passes.
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Legislature passes law capping annual minimum wage bumps, creating ‘youth’ wage below $15 • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska's minimum wage will annually increase at 1.75%, not by the cost of living, and certain teen workers can be paid a subminimum wage.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Nebraska Democratic lawmaker Jane Raybould's bill to slow the state's minimum wage passes.
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The phrase “affordability crisis” is being used quite a lot on the Nebraska statehouse floor today.
February 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The phrase “affordability crisis” is being used quite a lot on the Nebraska statehouse floor today.
The bill to slow Nebraska's minimum wage is back on final reading. It's likely to pass today, as it only failed because a Republican lawmaker wasn't there during the vote last session.
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Proposal to cap Nebraska's minimum wage increases stalls in dramatic fashion • Nebraska Examiner
Filibustering lawmakers celebrated a short-term political victory defending what they called “the will of the people.”
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:22 PM
The bill to slow Nebraska's minimum wage is back on final reading. It's likely to pass today, as it only failed because a Republican lawmaker wasn't there during the vote last session.
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/05/14/n...
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/05/14/n...
My only take on WP layoffs: it sucks, and there are people I deeply respect who are directly affected by it.
But journalism will continue as it always has. Others outlets will step up.
But journalism will continue as it always has. Others outlets will step up.
February 5, 2026 at 4:51 AM
My only take on WP layoffs: it sucks, and there are people I deeply respect who are directly affected by it.
But journalism will continue as it always has. Others outlets will step up.
But journalism will continue as it always has. Others outlets will step up.