Gay rights supporters expect 'massive' turnout to oppose bill blocking Omaha effort


    GRANT SCHULTE  Associated Press | First Posted: February 19, 2012 - 6:11 am | Last Updated: February 19, 2012 - 2:26 pm

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LINCOLN, Neb — Gay rights advocates are preparing to fight a bill in the Nebraska Legislature that would prevent cities from enforcing local rules to protect gays and transgendered people from discrimination.

Omaha Sen. Beau McCoy says his proposal would ensure that businesses are not subjected to piecemeal regulations by cities and counties. But opponents claim it's designed to pre-empt an Omaha anti-discrimination measure.