Andrew Wegley

lincoln, nebraska, united states

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I’m a state government reporter covering Nebraska’s governor, Congressional delegation, numerous state agencies and the Nebraska Legislature.I’ve worked at the Journal Star since graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021, first working as a breaking news reporter for two years before I was promoted to the government and politics beat.

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Authorities accused her of abusing a vulnerable Nebraskan. She remained the court-appointed guardian for dozens of others.

Becky Stamp had already been ordered to repay clients for inflated fees that she took from their accounts when a judge signed a warrant for her arrest in early November. A court-appointed guardian who managed the lives and finances of dozens of vulnerable... See more

flatwaterfreepress.org•Andrew Wegley•Jan 9, 2026

Nebraska government, spending grows under Jim Pillen

In the first three years of his first term, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has made tax cuts — and particularly property tax relief — his administration’s top priority. kAmpE E96 #6AF3=:42? 8@G6C?@C’D 5:C64E:@?bg 3:==:@? :?E@ 7F?5D E92E AC@G:56 5:C64E AC@A6CEJ ... See more

journalstar.com•Andrew Wegley•Nov 23, 2025

Auditor Foley blast's Nebraska's tax delinquency increase

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journalstar.com•Andrew Wegley•Nov 18, 2025

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appoints first Black justice to state's high court

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journalstar.com•Andrew Wegley•Nov 10, 2025

Lincoln axes trees along Goodhue Boulevard; neighbors react

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journalstar.com•Andrew Wegley•Nov 9, 2025

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Authorities accused her of abusing a vulnerable Nebraskan. She remained the court-appointed guardian for dozens of others.

Nebraska government, spending grows under Jim Pillen

Auditor Foley blast's Nebraska's tax delinquency increase

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appoints first Black justice to state's high court

Lincoln axes trees along Goodhue Boulevard; neighbors react

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Authorities accused her of abusing a vulnerable Nebraskan. She remained the court-appointed guardian for dozens of others.

Nebraska government, spending grows under Jim Pillen

Auditor Foley blast's Nebraska's tax delinquency increase

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appoints first Black justice to state's high court

Lincoln axes trees along Goodhue Boulevard; neighbors react