In past legislative sessions, my column has maintained a close and keen focus on major legislative proposals the NCC has supported or opposed, such as pro-life, religious liberty, and school choice policies. This year, I hope to provide more commentary on other legislative proposals the NCC is engaging but aren’t our top tier priorities.

Jeremy Ekeler, principal at Cathedral of the Risen Christ School in Lincoln, will join the Nebraska Catholic Conference as its associate director for education policy after he completes the 2019-2020 school year.

Action rooted in prayer is at the core of the Nebraska Catholic Conference’s support of LB814. Introduced by Senator Suzanne Geist of Lincoln (Legislative District 25), LB814 would end the barbaric practice of dismemberment abortion in Nebraska.