LINCOLN — The Nebraska Legislature’s Executive Board unanimously issued a formal reprimand to State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha for what it described as “unbecoming” and “selfish” behavior after she removed parts of a historical display in the Nebraska State Capitol that was part of a PragerU-produced exhibit celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. The letter, read into the legislative record, criticized her actions as detracting from the session’s work and reflecting poorly on the institution. Although local law enforcement said it would not pursue charges over the incident, the reprimand goes into her official record and represents the lowest level of disciplinary action short of censure or expulsion.

Cavanaugh has maintained she thought the display had not been properly approved and that senators are prohibited from placing items in hallways, and she reiterated her regret for how the situation unfolded. She also said she was surprised by the reprimand’s issuance without formal notice or a hearing. Supporters and critics in the Legislature offered differing views on whether the process was handled appropriately, with some defending the Board’s actions and others emphasizing procedural fairness.

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