Even though it may be late to the party, the Nebraska Legislature is making the right call by advancing a bill banning student cellphone use at school. A number of school districts already curtail students’ phone time on campus.

Nebraskans sent a clear message this election: They want a government that listens, works transparently and represents their interests.

The leaders they have sent to Lincoln can change government for the better by passing the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS), a transformative piece of legislation that will help rein in bureaucracy.