Move over pussycats, in deference to the pink-hatted women’s movement of previous elections cycles, there’s a new breed of peaceful protestors in town.

The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones.

LINCOLN — It’s crunch time for state lawmakers to rightsize Nebraska’s budget, by no later than May 15. Senators since November are considering a nearly $850 million combined in new revenue streams, cuts to state spending and scrounging for loose cash funds in the state’s couch cushions.