Politics
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Who’s on the Nebraska Data Center Task Force? A closer look at the members and their ties
A Courier Nebraska review found members of the Nebraska Data Center Task Force bring professional, political, and financial ties to the industries and institutions involved in Nebraska’s data center debate.
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Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking
Trump remains under pressure to cut costs and address affordability issues ahead of November’s midterms.
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One year after Pillen announced McCook ICE jail, protests continue, governor doubles down
State Sens. Margo Juarez, Terrell McKinney criticize McCook isolation space under construction
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Nebraska Farmers Union makes first sole endorsement of Dem in NE-01 race in 20 years
The Democrat running to represent Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District will face off against incumbent Rep. Mike Flood (R) this fall with support from the state’s farmers union.
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Lincoln petition fraud investigation becomes political
City Council and Nebraska’s leading Republican consulting firm clash in the court of public opinion.
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Two new ‘spoiler’ parties collect enough signatures to form in Nebraska
The Nebraska Working People Party and the America First Party are both one step closer to officially forming, just in time to run candidates this fall.
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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?
