Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. Thomas Jefferson

Sen Flood: "You can't teach [journalism] without free speech...We're trying to inspire students to ask questions."

Sen. Erdman asks Matt Hansen, Lancaster County Clerk questions about school liability. FACT: No school has ever had to pay damages from a student publication.

Senator Morfeld has moved to invoke cloture.

Cloture failed 30-19. 33 votes were needed.

Senators Linehan and Briese and Speaker Hilgers reversed their positions.

Thank you to all that worked hard to protect freedom of speech and the press for students in Nebraska! While we came up short by three votes for a super majority to end debate, we elevated the need for basic protections of constitutional rights from government interference.

Folks, this year was a hard fought battle, filled with ups and downs. That being said, we did have some MAJOR wins. ✅Record 8, bipartisan sponsors ✅Unanimous Committee Statement ✅Priority designation ✅Advanced past the first stage of debate with 27 supporters 1/5

LB88 might not have passed, but student journalists are still an important part of our democracy. Even if some Nebraska legislators and school administrators don’t think so.

We won’t ever stop fighting for the freedom of speech and press rights of young Nebraskans. 💯🙌

I mean it was bad but not that bad.