Nebraska antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from lawmaker

Sen. Megan Hunt said Sen. Brian Hardin made a comment about her being “wet” during an off-microphone side discussion, a comment Hardin denies.

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 883

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Debate on a bill requiring antisemitism training for public school and university employees got derailed after one lawmaker alleges that another told her, “You are really, really wet.”

State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha said State Sen. Brian Hardin of Gering made a comment about her being “wet” during an off-microphone side discussion about Hardin’s Legislative Bill 538, a comment Hardin denies.

The dispute derailed a bill that had advanced to the second …

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