Property Tax Talk Continues
Walz calls for universal homestead exemptions, valuations cap if she’s elected Nebraska governor • Nebraska Examiner
Former state Sen. Lynne Walz is calling for universal homestead exemptions if she’s elected this fall as Nebraska’s governor.
Zach Wendling
Pillen defends his record on property taxes
Campaigns Trade Barbs in the Nebraska 2nd
Nebraska 2nd District candidates try to paint each other as extreme • Nebraska Examiner
Republicans plan to paint Denise Powell as ‘out of touch,’ as Dems will point to Brinker Harding’s Trump’s endorsement.
Juan Salinas II
Senate Campaign Heats Up
Nebraska Democrats vote not to fill vacancy for Senate race • Nebraska Examiner
The approved motion continues the Democratic strategy of clearing the field for nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn.
Juan Salinas II
Nebraska Legal Marijuana NOW Senate candidate endorses Osborn after suspending campaign • Nebraska Examiner
Mike Marvin has denied being a plant for Osborn – but his move will likely add fuel to those claims from Republicans.
Juan Salinas II
Other Top Stories
Nebraska Republicans, Democrats claim momentum in Omaha as election approaches
Nebraska Democrats and Republicans put on shows of unity Saturday while delivering dueling messages about which party has the momentum heading into November.
Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer
Nebraska audit uncovers questionable billing in $434M disability program
A Nebraska state audit is raising concerns about questionable billing in the state’s Aged and Disabled Waiver program, which now costs about $434 million a year.
Eliot Anderson and Ian Mason
UNO grad’s aim to soar as U.S. pilot dashed by immigration status, despite Rep. Bacon’s intervention • Nebraska Examiner
A UNO grad’s aim to soar as pilot dashed by immigration policy, despite intervention efforts by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb.
Cindy Gonzalez
Retiring Nebraska farmer, Lt. Governor candidate voice concerns over stalled farm bill
A family business that lasted more than a century and a half is shutting down production. But that decision will help another family business grow from the same property.
John Chapman
State approves permit for controversial Cherry County hog operation • Nebraska Examiner
The State of Nebraska on Aug. 13 approved a permit for TK Angus to construct a hog operation in Cherry County. The approval follows a campaign of letters to the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment (DWEE) that mostly opposed the plans.
Jackie Ourada, Nebraska Public Media News
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