Nebraska Dems censure State Sen. Mike McDonnell
Source: Nebraska Examiner
Decision came after his votes helped pass restrictions on abortion, trans health care
By: Aaron Sanderford - March 2, 2024 4:20 pm
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Nebraska Democratic Party on Saturday censured State Sen. Mike McDonnell of Omaha, part of a months-long push to hold him accountable for his votes enabling passage of a stricter abortion ban and limits on gender-affirming care.
The state party resolution that was passed Saturday publicly reprimanded McDonnell after the passage last year of Legislative Bill 574, which the resolution said “has adversely affected the reproductive rights of Nebraskans and the rights of transgender individuals in the state.”
Several people attending the State Central Committee meeting said passing the resolution was about more than McDonnell. They wanted to ensure that two of the party’s key constituencies — women and LGBTQ Nebraskans — are supported when their rights are under attack.
Tommy Blanton of Lincoln, who sponsored the resolution at the request of affected community members, said he did so because they told him they want as many institutions as possible to object to what’s happened as strongly as possible.
Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb addresses more than 50 delegates to the State Central Committee. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner)
Read more: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/03/02/nebraska-dems-censure-state-sen-mike-mcdonnell/
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