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Pioneer Brief: September 1, 2026

Pioneer Brief: September 1, 2026

Senate Debate at the State Fair

Pete Ricketts vs. Dan Osborn at the State Fair: Nebraska’s US Senate debate set for Tuesday
The state’s political eyes are headed home to that old rite of passage — a statewide U.S. Senate debate at the Nebraska State Fair — around the time kids head
How to watch Nebraska’s Ricketts-Osborn State Fair Senate debate
Don’t miss Tuesday’s debate between Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and registered nonpartisan Dan Osborn. Here’s how and where to watch.

Fair Forum Discussion

Ricketts, Fischer, Rollins talk beef imports, ethanol at state fair forum
Federal issues forum addressed producer concerns at Nebraska State Fair.

Walz and Steffen Visit the State Fair

Walz-Steffen Make Stop at State Fair; Bring Message Of Bringing State Together

Evnen Decides on Constitutional Amendment

Evnen rules Respect Nebraska Voters petition violates single-subject requirement • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska’s top elections official ruled that a petition seeking to restrict legislation around voter-approved laws is too broad.

Court battle pending over proposed Constitutional Amendment to protect voter-approved laws

Other Top Stories

Nebraska voter sues to keep ‘fairness for girls’ measure off ballot • Nebraska Examiner
A Nebraska voter is asking the state Supreme Court to overturn the Secretary of State’s decision to put a measure on the fall ballot.

Study Ranks Nebraska Fifth in Federal Tax Collections Per Filer

Amazon drone deliveries in Papillion raise weather, safety questions
Hundreds of packages a day are dropping from the sky into Papillion yards as part of Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service.
NRD adds regulations for large water users - Central News Channel Nebraska
Nemaha Natural Resources District

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