Nebraska's Controversial Gender-Affirming Care and Abortion Bill Sparks Protests and Arrests.

The Nebraska Legislature and State Patrol respected the right to assemble and protest during a dramatic day at the Capitol, which saw increased security due to legislation restricting abortion and transgender rights. Female senators dominated the session, with Sen. Lou Ann Linehan leading the way toward historic tax cuts and Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh slamming the brakes on the session. Sen. Danielle Conrad emerged as the leading voice of the Democratic policy alternative to the Republican playbook. A statue of Willa Cather will be unveiled in Washington on June 7, and a big celebration is planned.