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Nebraska Legislature Bogged Down by Filibuster

Nebraska Legislature Bogged Down by Filibuster

Senator Barry DeKay Photo: WNAX


The Nebraska legislature is slowly grinding through their agenda as several Senators continue to filibuster almost every bill.
The delay was triggered by a bill limiting gender affirming medical services to young people.
District 40 Senator Barry DeKay says the bill finally made it through first round debate….

DeKay says there will be more delays at each stage of debate…

DeKay says he believes they have the votes to break the deadlock…
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Opponents have said “the session is over” and they will continue to use the filibuster and other delaying tactics until the gender bill is pulled.

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