Capitol Update

  • Session Reconvenes with COVID Changes

    By Roxanne Smith • July 15, 2020

    As the Nebraska Unicameral reconvenes to complete its 106th Legislative Session, Speaker Jim Scheer has implemented new procedures to provide a safer environment for Senators and staff to finish their work for Nebraskans. Beginning July 20…

  • Capitol is subject for artists

    By Roxanne Smith • June 29, 2020

    The Nebraska State Capitol, an architectural and artistic masterpiece, contains artwork telling Nebraska’s story. The many different pieces of art were created by many different artists over many different decades. The artwork in the Capitol includes…

  • Capitol Tours Resume

    By Roxanne Smith • June 8, 2020

    Free guided public tours of the Nebraska State Capitol have resumed following the Governor's recommendations for keeping healthy during the COVID19 pandemic. Guides will be wearing face shields to protect visitors as they provide tours and…

  • Capitol COVID19 Update

    By Roxanne Smith • March 17, 2020

    The Nebraska State Capitol is open to the public for the operation of state business. Special event sponsors have cancelled public gatherings in the Capitol through the end of May and some June events have been…

  • HVAC Phase II Begins

    By Roxanne Smith • February 12, 2020

    All ground floor entrances remain open during the Phase II HVAC Project work. Phase II of the Capitol’s HVAC project most impacts the southeast quadrant where the Judicial branch is housed.  The Court Administrator, Probation Administration…

  • Legislature Convenes

    By Roxanne Smith • January 3, 2020

    The Second Session of the 106th Nebraska Unicameral Legislature will convene in the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber on Wednesday January 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Visitors are welcome to view the opening day proceedings from…

  • Christmas Tree Arrives

    By Roxanne Smith • December 3, 2019

    The first week in December is a busy time in the Nebraska State Capitol. Early in the week the Official State Christmas tree arrived and staff began to prepare for the 72nd annual Christmas Tree Lighting…

  • Holiday Happenings at the Capitol

    By Roxanne Smith • November 22, 2019

    The Capitol will be open for public tours Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving. The Capitol will be closed Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. The Capitol will be open for regularly scheduled public tours on…

  • A Protective Web

    By Roxanne Smith • October 22, 2019

    The spiderpeople are back and leaving their mark on the Nebraska State Capitol’s gold tile dome. When their work is completed, the Capitol’s gold dome will be covered with a giant spider web.  This past July,…

  • Ghosts Haunt the Capitol

    By Roxanne Smith • October 21, 2019

    This Halloween spend a spooky evening watching the sun set on the Ghosts of Western Civilization as they haunt the Nebraska State Capitol. Lee Lawrie's relief sculpture on the exterior of the Nebraska State Capitol trace…