Author: Roxanne Smith

The second session of Nebraska’s 103rd Legislature will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday January 8, 2014. The third floor public galleries will be available for citizens to come to … Continued

On Monday December 2 the Official State Holiday Tree was brought to the Capitol. The tree will be decorated and ready for the 66th annual lighting ceremony and carol sing … Continued

Charles Hagemeister, one of Nebraska’s two living Medal of Honor recipients will join Gov. Dave Heineman and Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac, Nebraska adjutant general, on Nov. 11 in the Nebraska … Continued

It’s happening fast. On Monday October 28th the tree canopy of Lincoln as seen from the top of the Capitol was still pretty green. Today, Friday November 1, it’s looking … Continued

….to plant a tree. In fact, fall is the perfect time to plant a tree. That’s why the Office of the Capitol Commission, the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, the Nebraska Forest … Continued

On Friday September 27, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. ReTree Nebraska honorary chair First Lady Sally Ganem will join Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, Nebraska Environmental Trust and Office of … Continued

The middle of August brings changes to the Capitol’s tour schedule.  The day care groups and vacationing families disappear from the Capitol’s halls, while retired couples taking advantage of the … Continued

Nebraska’s Capitol Masterpiece, a production of NET Television, premiers tonight Monday August 5 at 7:00 p.m. The one hour program will showcase the design and construction of the monumental Nebraska … Continued

Bertram Goodhue’s Nebraska State Capitol is considered the nation’s first modern Capitol. Since 1932 it has inspired architecture and design in downtown Lincoln. Lincoln’s other modern buildings and the architects … Continued

The three Peregrine Falcons fledged at the State Capitol in 2013 will travel the nation carrying their Nebraska names with them. The winning names, Meadowlark, Goldenrod and Cottonwood, were submitted … Continued