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LB 574 Debate

By David Koesters

Published April 5, 2023 at 9:26 AM CDT

Legislative Bill 574, the “Let Them Grow Act,” prohibits gender altering procedures for individuals under the age of 19 and allows for civil action against violators of the act. The bill is one of dozens of anti-transgender laws proposed throughout the United States this year. This is a roll-up of quotes from every Nebraska Senator who participated in the floor debate of LB 574 during the week of March 21-23.

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David Koesters

David first started broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, served as an officer in the U.S. Army, and has worked for radio and television stations across the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat, Pickles.

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