Don Walton's memorable stories and columns from 2022
The state's pick for a new governor for the next four years and a senator's efforts to help Ukraine were among Don Walton's five memorable stories and columns in 2022.
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Jim Pillen, a conservative Republican, was elected as Nebraska's 41st governor.
New poll shows large numbers of Americans believe it may be necessary at some point soon for citizens to take up arms against the government.
Immigration reform had support from Republican President George W. Bush and Nebraska's Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel in 2006.
The state senator says he has "tasted the war" while attempting to help the people of Ukraine.
Rural Nebraska overwhelms more divided vote in the two big cities in statewide elections.Ìý
Don Walton
Political reporter/columnist
Proposals to further restrict abortion will likely be back on the table when the Nebraska Legislature reconvenes in January, but the specific details of the legislation remain up in the air.ÌýÌý
Two former leaders of the nonpartisan Legislature, both Republicans, advise senators not to end secret balloting to fill legislative leadership positions.
Sen. Danielle Conrad says she has returned to a more partisan Legislature than the one she left eight years ago, but she has praise for new Gov. Jim Pillen.Ìý