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Pioneer Brief: September 8, 2026

Pioneer Brief: September 8, 2026

DED Losing Staff Members

At least 61 employees left Nebraska Department of Economic Development within 15 months • Nebraska Examiner
In less than a year-and-a-half, at least 61 employees have left Nebraska’s Department of Economic Development, as former employees say new policies were designed to push employees out.
Nebraska ExaminerErin Bamer

Nebraska Awarded Federal Grants

Nebraska awarded over $5 million in federal grants to expedite transportation projects • Nebraska Examiner
Overlooking Interstate 480 from downtown Omaha Friday, state officials celebrated Nebraska’s receiving $5.15 million in a collection of federal grants aimed at speeding up ongoing transportation projects.
Nebraska ExaminerErin Bamer

Supreme Court Upholds State Medical Cannabis Laws

Nebraska Supreme Court upholds validity of state medical cannabis laws • Nebraska Examiner
The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld Nebraska’s two voter-approved medical cannabis laws following a legal challenge.
Nebraska ExaminerZach Wendling

New Lawsuit Seeks Removal of Fairness for Girls from November Ballot

New lawsuit seeks to remove Fairness for Girls petition from Nebraska’s November ballot
A Lancaster County resident has filed an emergency lawsuit against Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen and the sponsors of the ballot petition “Fairness for Girls,” seeking to remove it from the November ballot.
KOLNDarsha Dodge

Contract Negotiations to Begin

Nebraska's largest union prepares for contract negotiations with the state

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Debate in doubt as timing divides Flood, Backemeyer in Nebraska CD1 race

Smith, Moran Lead Letter Urging Admin to Expand Markets for America’s Ranchers
US Representative Adrian Smith Emma Hoffschneider Today, U.S. Representative Adrian Smith (NE-03), Chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade
KCSR / KBPYKarli Ferry
Sophia Klein withdraws from North Platte City Council race, citing hostile political environment
Citing an increasingly hostile local political climate, Ward 1 candidate Sophia Klein has withdrawn her challenge against longtime incumbent Jim Nisley.
KNOPVictoria Norgaard
Kimball City Council approves to lower tax levy for 2026-2027 budget - Central News Channel Nebraska
The Kimball City Council makes significant decisions regarding the 2026-2027 budget.
Central News Channel NebraskaKristi Shields

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