Sixpence is an early childhood program that helps prepare Nebraska children from birth to four years old for success. Heading this movement were Helen Raikes and her late husband, former Sen. Ron Raikes. Helen Raikes explains that Sixpence was created in order to help bring pilot pre-kindergarten programs off the ground with the help of private and public sectors.

KRNU student reporter Holly Fischer covers Initiative 433 on the ballot. Initiative 433 may increase the minimum wage over the next few decades. It all depends on voting Nebraskans.

KRNU student reporter Quin Sleddens covers Initiative 433. Initiative 433 would raise Nebraska's minimum wage over the next few decades.

KRNU student reporter Hallie Gutzwiller covers Initiative 432 and why Nebraskans think it's controversial. Initiative 432 would require all Nebraskans to present a photo ID in order to vote at the polls.

Campaign advertising is abundant during election season. KRNU student reporter Kelby Bachman covers why campaign advertising sticks in our heads.

KRNU student reporter Emma Smith covers Initiative 432, a policy that Nebraska voters will vote upon on November 8th. Initiative 432 would require all Nebraskans to present a photographic ID when voting at the polls.

KRNU student reporters Erick Estrada and Bousaina Ibrahim give an overview of the 2nd Congressional District candidates, Tony Vargas and Don Bacon.

KRNU student reporter Samantha Grove covers profiles of Nebraska 1st Congressional District candidates Patty Pansing Brooks and Mike Flood.