Hastings World Affairs Forum
September 15, 2026 🕒 5:30-7:00 pm 📍Schnase 1906, 620 W 2nd St Ste 101, Hastings, NE 68901 Join us for an evening of lively discussion on international issues
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Pioneer Brief: August 25, 2026
Foley Raises Questions About DHHS Program State auditor raises alarm about ‘highly questionable billing’ in program for aged and disabled • Nebraska ExaminerThe Nebraska state auditor has raised alarm in a
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Pioneer Brief: August 24, 2026
Property Tax Talk Continues Walz calls for universal homestead exemptions, valuations cap if she’s elected Nebraska governor • Nebraska ExaminerFormer state Sen. Lynne Walz is calling for universal homestead exemptions
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Pioneer Brief: August 21, 2026
Nebraska Legislature to Decide on Governor's Spending Cuts Nebraska Legislature will decide whether to apply Gov. Pillen’s 5% spending cuts during 2027 sessionWhen a new Nebraska Legislature
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Pioneer Brief: August 20, 2026
New Political Parties on the Ballot Judge allows both new Nebraska political parties on fall ballot • Nebraska ExaminerWith the emergency injunction delaying their certification being lifted, both parties will likely
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Pioneer Brief: August 19, 2026
Governor Appoints Data Center Task Force Nebraska governor names 17 members to new Data Center Task ForceGov. Jim Pillen announced his appointment of 17 members to the state’s new
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Pioneer Brief: August 18, 2026
Protests Near ICE Detention Facility McCook ICE detention facility protest draws demonstrators from across Nebraska - Central News Channel NebraskaProtesters show support for immigrants, human rights and detainees near McCook ICE
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Pioneer Brief: August 17, 2025
Lindstrom Signatures Rejected ‘Significant number’ of fraudulent signatures sinks Lindstrom’s bid in Nebraska governor’s raceThe Nebraska Secretary of State’s office announced Friday that Brett Lindstrom’s campaign
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Pioneer Brief: August 14, 2026
Board of Regents Approves Budget Request Regents approve NU state budget request with two years of 4% increasesThe University of Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved a proposed state budget
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Executive Briefing on Nebraska Data Center Policy
Situation Overview Nebraska has undergone the most dramatic reversal in data center policy of any state in the nation. In the span of 18 months, the state moved from one
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Pioneer Brief: August 13, 2026
Challenges to New Parties Heard Ruling likely to come next week in two cases challenging validity of new political partiesIn back-to-back hearings on Wednesday, a Lincoln judge heard
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Pioneer Brief: August 12, 2026
Regents to Vote on NU System Budget Increase NU President Gold says proposed 4.25% budget increase matches inflation trends - Central News Channel NebraskaA crucial financial vote is on the
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