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 … Continued

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. … Continued

Sidewalk leading to accessible entrance

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

East Entrance open to public during HVAC project.

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 … Continued

Corn mosaic in Speaker's Niche

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

this image shows an event which lead to the concept of a jury of ones peers

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 … Continued