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Pioneer Brief: August 19, 2026

Pioneer Brief: August 19, 2026

Governor Appoints Data Center Task Force

Nebraska governor names 17 members to new Data Center Task Force
Gov. Jim Pillen announced his appointment of 17 members to the state’s new Data Center Task Force.
Gov. Jim Pillen appoints 17 members to Nebraska Data Center Task Force - Central News Channel Nebraska
Group will examine impacts of data center growth on water, power and local infrastructure

Flock Cameras Vandalized in Bennington

Two Flock cameras owned and operated by Bennington police were vandalized within months of one another
Two Flock cameras owned and operated by Bennington police have been vandalized, Bennington Police Chief Andrew Hilscher says. Hilscher says there is no timeline to repair or replace the cameras.

AG Sues Omaha Over Minimum Wage Ordinance

Nebraska AG sues Omaha over minimum wage ordinance - Central News Channel Nebraska
Hilgers argues city’s wage requirements conflict with state law
Nebraska AG sues City of Omaha over minimum wage ordinance • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced he is suing the City of Omaha to enforce Nebraska’s minimum wage law against city ordinance.

Shock Gloves Won't be Carried at OPS

Omaha Police to no longer carry shock gloves at OPS
Following a request from the city’s largest school district, Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer says school resource officers will refrain from carrying the controversial G.L.O.V.E. equipment.

Casino Tax Receipts Increase in July

Nebraska casino tax receipts rebound in July; Lincoln total rises 16 percent

Nebraska Democrats to Vote on Filling US Senate Candidate Vacancy

Nebraska Democrats will vote to fill vacancy for US Senate race after its candidate dropped out • Nebraska Examiner
Democratic Party chair’s affidavit reaffirms strategy of clearing the field for nonpartisan candidate Dan Osborn.

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