Pioneer Brief: September 17, 2026
Gov. Jim Pillen’s changes to the state revenue-forecasting board bring budget credibility into focus, while 48 judicial-retention races and sharply higher diesel costs add election and economic
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Gov. Jim Pillen’s changes to the state revenue-forecasting board bring budget credibility into focus, while 48 judicial-retention races and sharply higher diesel costs add election and economic
Nebraska's latest audit found major Lancaster County reporting errors, August revenue beat forecast, and the state launched a consolidated voter-registration platform. Lancaster County audit flags nearly $1
State regulators delayed medical-cannabis rules, federal agencies announced a major Nebraska-linked fraud action, and Lincoln officials moved competing election proposals toward the November ballot. Update: Nebraska’s medical-
Water demands from expanding data centers are drawing new scrutiny, while a major USDA agriculture research center moves toward its first completed phase on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus.
Nebraska's election machinery faces two consequential court rulings before today's ballot-certification deadline, while new Medicaid eligibility rules will change coverage for some noncitizens beginning Oct.
Today in Nebraska: Court decisions and new reporting put election administration, gubernatorial immigration policy, and state-service accountability at the center of the public-affairs agenda. Pillen faces questions after
Kearney Moves Data Center Forward Kearney City Council approves code, permit for massive ‘Tech One Crossing’ data centerThe Kearney City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to establish the city’s
DED Losing Staff Members At least 61 employees left Nebraska Department of Economic Development within 15 months • Nebraska ExaminerIn less than a year-and-a-half, at least 61 employees
Calls For Change in Circulator Laws Pillen, Evnen, county election officials call for changes to Nebraska petition circulator laws • Nebraska ExaminerState and county election officials are calling for changes to
Ag Secretary Visits Nebraska Ag secretary: Decision to import ground beef highlights need to boost domestic food production • Nebraska ExaminerSecretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said a U.S. decision around
Ricketts and Osborn Debate at the State Fair Ricketts, Osborn talk tariffs, Iran war during Nebraska State Fair debate • Nebraska ExaminerAmid the late-summer heat ahead of Labor Day weekend,
Senate Debate at the State Fair Pete Ricketts vs. Dan Osborn at the State Fair: Nebraska’s US Senate debate set for TuesdayThe state’s political eyes are headed home