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Zach Wendling

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Zach Wendling

@ZachWendling2

2026 Outstanding Young Nebraska Journalist | Government & #NELeg » @NE_Examiner | @UNLincoln | Former: @TheHill • @dailyneb | seedisclaimer.com

Lincoln, NE

Joined October 2019

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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
May 13
Let the Nebraska Examiner catch you up on Nebraska’s Tuesday primary. First, from me: Voters narrowed candidates in 11 crowded primaries for Nebraska Legislature. Fundraising had already exceeded $4.1 million by the end of April, a new record: (1/8)
Nebraska legislative race voters narrow candidates in 11 crowded primaries • Nebraska Examiner
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
May 5, 2023
“I’m a leftist, I want to be a part of the work to move the country and the party to the left from where it is now, and that’s not compatible with the work the Dem party is doing,” @NebraskaMegan said Friday.
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@NE_Examiner
May 5, 2023
State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha changes registration from Democrat to nonpartisan, citing lack of support from national party for #Nebraska efforts. From @ZachWendling2 nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/promine…
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
Jul 3, 2024
Today, @NebraskaMJ turned in 114,000+ signatures on each of its two petitions to legalize and regulate medical marijuana. The campaign needed at least 86,000.
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
Apr 27, 2023
The complaint alleges @NebraskaMegan, whose son is trans, has a financial stake in the fate of restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors. “The point isn’t that I could gain financially if my kid has rights,” Hunt said Wednesday. “The point is the harassment.”
Nebraska Examiner | Bluesky: @nebraskaexaminer.com
@NE_Examiner
Apr 27, 2023
#Nebraska lawmakers defended State Sen. Megan Hunt on Wednesday after allegation of a conflict of interest on transgender care bill. From @ZachWendling2 nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/04/26/neb…
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
Jun 20, 2023
Arkansas is in the same federal circuit as Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and the Dakotas. Multiple opponents pointed to this case throughout #NELeg’s debate on LB 574.
Senator Megan Hunt
@NebraskaMegan
Jun 20, 2023
Today a federal court ruled that legislation denying parental rights + medical care on a discriminatory basis is unconstitutional. This is a win for human rights, for parents like me, and for all Americans who believe no one should be denied medical care because of who they are.
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
Mar 9, 2023
The proposal by @senatormachaela would begin in 2025 and be conducted every five years.
Nebraska Examiner | Bluesky: @nebraskaexaminer.com
@NE_Examiner
Mar 9, 2023
A #Nebraska legislative proposal would require audit of polling places, DMV offices to check compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. From @ZachWendling2 nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/nebrask…
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
Nov 29, 2023
After 77 testifiers — 74 of which asked for fewer regulations — this 12-hour hearing has concluded.
Nebraska Examiner | Bluesky: @nebraskaexaminer.com
@NE_Examiner
Nov 29, 2023
Nebraskans weighed in Tuesday in 12-hour hearing on the state’s proposed gender care regulations. Most wanted looser regulations. From @ZachWendling2 nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/11/28/neb…
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
Mar 2, 2023
The effort by @NebraskaMegan would add employment protections for sexual orientation and gender identity in state law. These nondiscrimination policies already exist at the federal level.
Nebraska lawmaker continues push for LGBTQ nondiscrimination employment policy • Nebraska Examiner
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
Jul 13, 2024
The @TeamPillen 26-city property tax tour didn't bring much feedback for the #neleg. If anything, senators say they've been asked more to oppose Pillen. Lincoln and Omaha-area senators also weren't graced with the same in-person pressure. @NE_Examiner
Gov. Pillen’s property tax tour across Nebraska didn’t lead to feedback for many lawmakers •...
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
Jul 5, 2023
Though #NELeg has adjourned until next year, the impacts of passed and pending policies are being felt by these teens. Hear their thoughts in today's article. @NE_Examiner ‘You need to know us’: Trans youths describe life in #Nebraska nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/07/05/you…
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
Jan 25, 2024
I’m so honored to be part of this #Nebraska team and have watched in admiration while out of the office (and country) this month — more on that soon. I will return to writing ~ full time, no longer as an intern ~ starting Feb. 5 and encourage you to reach out to us with ideas!
Aaron Sanderford
@asanderford
Jan 25, 2024
Two years ago today, @catefolsom4, @PaulHammelNE and @cgonzalez_NE created this new thing that they let me be a part of, the @NE_Examiner. We have grown a @ZachWendling2. Thanks for reading. Please share our free subscription link below: nebraskaexaminer.com/subscribe/
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
May 22, 2023
Still reeling from this weekend. On to the next chapter. #GoBigGrad
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
Jul 14, 2024
Replying to @ZachWendling2
Reaction I received from outside the 17-member task force so far — Sen. Danielle Conrad: “This plan is indeed nothing more than a reverse Robin Hood scheme." @SenatorSlama: “Pillen’s plan taxes the average Nebraskan to death, then taxes them again for burial.”
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Zach Wendling
@ZachWendling2
Jul 7, 2024
The factions are forming ahead of an all-but-confirmed special session later this month as @TeamPillen faces pushback from key agricultural and education senators… with no formal plan yet released. @NE_Examiner
Agricultural, education senators push back on some of Gov. Jim Pillen’s property tax reforms •...
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