Lindstrom Signatures Rejected
‘Significant number’ of fraudulent signatures sinks Lindstrom’s bid in Nebraska governor’s race
The Nebraska Secretary of State’s office announced Friday that Brett Lindstrom’s campaign submitted 5,765 signatures. Of those, 3,358 were validated.
Scott Koperski , Digital News Content Producer, Nebraska Public Media
Lindstrom for Nebraska campaign fails to reach November ballot due to invalid signatures
“I was not aware of this activity. Our campaign and the thousands of Nebraskans who participated honestly in this process are victims of petition fraud,” Lindstrom said. “We are pursuing every legal avenue available to us and intend to hold those responsible accountable.”
Noelle Adams
Brett Lindstrom says he’s staying in governor’s race, looking for ‘pirate ship’ for ballot access
Nebraska candidate Brett Lindstrom said he is searching for a “pirate ship” to make the fall ballot, options that he said include at least one of two new political parties.
Aaron Sanderford World-Herald Managing Editor
Brett Lindstrom speaks publicly after failing to qualify for Nebraska governor’s ballot
More than a third of the roughly 5,700 signatures Lindstrom collected to get on the November ballot were found to be fraudulent.
Nebraska Tax Receipts Continue Trend
Nebraska’s July tax receipts were less than expected for the fifth month in a row
July tax receipts came in lower than expected, although only barely. Net receipts are 0.1% below forecast.
Noelle Annonen , Multimedia Reporter
Nebraska’s July tax receipts come close to economic forecasts as impact of tax refunds wanes • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska’s tax receipts for July fell less than 1% below economic forecasts, according to the state Department of Revenue, as data shows a steadily lessening impact of higher-than-expected tax refunds.
Erin Bamer
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Will caps lower Nebraska property taxes? Think tank execs weigh
As counties begin sifting through property valuation protests, officials and policy makers point fingers as to why Nebraska’s property taxes are so high.
Noelle Annonen , Multimedia Reporter
Flock Safety tightens safeguards as states, cities question surveillance network • Nebraska Examiner
Flock Safety is tightening privacy and oversight controls for its nationwide network of automated license plate readers as more communities pull back from the technology and lawmakers across the political spectrum push for new restrictions. The company announced Thursday that it will recommend that police agencies retain license plate reader data for seven days, down […]
Amanda Watford
Lincoln petition fraud investigation becomes political • Nebraska Examiner
Lincoln City Council and Nebraska’s leading Republican consulting firm clash in the court of public opinion
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