Politics
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Lynne Walz announces running mate, takes shots at Gov. Pillen over budget
Nebraska’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz has named her Lieutenant Governor: a farmer, ag leader, and former Republican. Here’s what to know.
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Loser of Democratic US Senate primary sues Nebraska Dems over lack of nominee
An already unusual and litigious US Senate race in Nebraska gets stranger as a new lawsuit targets the Democratic ballot line.
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Dan Osborn flips endorsement last given to opponent in Nebraska Senate race
The Independent hopeful will run in 2026 with the support of one of the state’s largest farm organizations, unlike in 2024.
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Ricketts doubles down on Iran war as Nebraskans suffer its consequences
Continued combat in Iran is likely to prolong hardships for all Americans, cost more lives, and may be illegal—so why are politicians like Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Ne.) promoting it?
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Former US Senate candidate Cindy Burbank won’t appear on November ballot, state says
Nebraska Secretary of State says he lacks ‘discretion’ to remove Cindy Burbank from the ballot.
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Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Lincoln on Tuesday, July 28
Nebraska’s 1st District Republican representative will again face Lincoln voters during a public event this month.
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Independent Austin Ahlman suspends Congressional bid, resetting race to Dem vs. incumbent Republican
Austin Ahlman is exiting the NE-01 race, but says his campaign inspired a movement.
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EXCLUSIVE: Cindy Burbank drops out of Senate race, setting up Osborn vs. Ricketts
The Nebraska Democrat’s decision to withdraw from the race sets up a 1-on-1 showdown between Independent Dan Osborn and Republican incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts.
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Pete Buttigieg stumps for Denise Powell in Omaha, criticizing her opponent
The Democratic nominee for Nebraska’s highly watched “Blue Dot” was endorsed by the national Democratic heavy weight.
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Omaha City Council narrowly approves citywide minimum wage ordinance
Omaha joins Lincoln in reinstituting Nebraska’s 2022 minimum wage ballot measure, likely setting up a legal battle.
