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Jordyn Bahl (center) is greeted by fellow Husker athlete Rebekah Allick after she leaves the podium in the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol. At left is Hannah Holtmeier, a UNL student. They spoke in support of a bill introduced by Sen. Kathleen Kauth (right) that would ban transgender individuals from certain bathrooms and locker rooms in the state.

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Gov. Jim Pillen and Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha host a news conference on Friday.

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Nebraska athlete Jordyn Bahl speaks during a news conference on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at the Capitol.

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Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha speaks during a news conference on Jan. 10 at the Capitol about her bill that would ban transgender individuals from certain spaces. "It astounds me that I have to introduce this bill," she said.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

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Nebraska athlete Rebekah Allick speaks during a news conference on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at the Capitol.

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Becky Nelson of Omaha protests outside the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol.

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Photos: Nebraska lawmakers, athletes speak in favor of transgender bill

Nebraska softball player Jordyn Bahl speaks during a news conference in the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Nebraska athlete Jordyn Bahl speaks during a news conference in the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Nebraska athlete Jordyn Bahl speaks during a news conference in the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Gov. Jim Pillen (left) and Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha listen as Nebraska softball player Jordyn Bahl speaks during a news conference in the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Jordyn Bahl (center) is greeted by fellow Husker athlete Rebekah Allick after she leaves the podium in the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol. At left is Hannah Holtmeier, a UNL student. They spoke in support of a bill introduced by Sen. Kathleen Kauth (right) that would ban transgender individuals from certain bathrooms and locker rooms in the state.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Nebraska athlete Rebekah Allick speaks during a news conference in the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Becky Nelson of Omaha protests outside the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Protesters stand outside the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Gov. Jim Pillen speaks at a news conference in the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Nebraska volleyball player Rebekah Allick (from left) talks with Husker softball player Jordyn Bahl as Gov. Jim Pillen applauds during a news conference in the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha speaks during a news conference on Jan. 10 at the Capitol about her bill that would ban transgender individuals from certain spaces. "It astounds me that I have to introduce this bill," she said.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Jennifer Sey (from left), Hannah Holtmeier and Nebraska athletes Rebekah Allick and Jordyn Bahl listen as Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a news conference in the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

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Inside: Higher taxes on nicotine products, like ZYN, among other Nebraska bills introduced on Friday. Also, lawmakers finalize committee assignment after partisan shuffle. Page A5

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Jordyn Bahl (center) is greeted by fellow Husker athlete Rebekah Allick after she leaves the podium in the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol. At left is Hannah Holtmeier, a UNL student. They spoke in support of a bill introduced by Sen. Kathleen Kauth (right) that would ban transgender individuals from certain bathrooms and locker rooms in the state.

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Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha speaks during a news conference on Jan. 10 at the Capitol about her bill that would ban transgender individuals from certain spaces. "It astounds me that I have to introduce this bill," she said.

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Becky Nelson of Omaha protests outside the Governor's Hearing Room on Friday at the Capitol.

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