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Pioneer Brief: August 28, 2026

Pioneer Brief: August 28, 2026

Lindstrom Registers With the America First Party

Brett Lindstrom registers with America First Party in Nebraska
Brett Lindstrom is now registered with the America First Party, which was certified by the Nebraska Secretary of State earlier in the week.

Lincoln City Charter Amendments Too Late

Proposed Lincoln city charter amendments too late for Nov. 3 ballot, city attorney decides • Nebraska Examiner
The deadline has passed for any proposed city charter amendments to go to voters this November, the Lincoln city attorney decided.
Proposed Lincoln city charter amendments too late for Nov. 3 ballot, city attorney decides
Lincoln City Attorney Yohance Christie announced Thursday that the deadline has passed for any proposed Lincoln City Charter amendments to go to voters this November.

More Data Center Resistance

Data center moratorium introduced by Lancaster County Commissioner
Lancaster County could become the latest county to put a temporary halt to data center development.
Village of Nehawka votes to ban data centers
Leaders in the village of Nehawka have voted to prohibit data centers within their zoning jurisdiction.

Another Casino Moves Forward

WarHorse moving ahead with third Nebraska casino

More Polling in the Senate Race

Osborn releases poll commissioned by his campaign and Ricketts’ campaign responds
The poll states that 47% of the state supports both Sen. Pete Ricketts and Osborn. 5% are reportedly undecided.
NEW POLL: Dan Osborn Is Tied With Pete Ricketts in Critical Nebraska Senate Race
Osborn for Senate Ricketts has spent millions attacking Osborn, but Osborn continues to build support across party lines Despite spending to improve his

Other Top Stories

Omaha City Council to vote on TIF changes amid affordable housing concerns
Tax increment financing projects have become increasingly controversial in Omaha, including projects like the Center Mall and Saddle Creek redevelopments.

Sen. Storer applauds Meta settlement

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers files lawsuit against climate risk company

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