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Ricketts defends controversial pardon highlighted in recent ad (opens the original)
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Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts is defending himself against an ad in which a woman criticizes him for pardoning her ex-husband for raping her. In the ad, sponsored by a group called Nebraska Values Pac which opposes Ricketts' re-election bid, Jody Snogren says, “I have no idea why Senator Ricketts chose my rapist over me.” As governor in 2022, Ricketts voted to pardon John Arias, who pleaded guilty to raping Snogren in 1993 and served 14 years in prison. Arias’ fellow American Legion members s
Colorado disputes Nebraska's claims on South Platte River (opens the original)
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Colorado is denying claims that it is not providing water owed to Nebraska under the South Platte River Compact. In fact, Colorado claims Nebraska is depriving it of water to which it’s entitled, by allowing wells along a tributary, Lodgepole Creek, and others too close to the Colorado line. Colorado made its arguments in a filing Monday with the U.S. Supreme Court. It also asked the court to dismiss Nebraska’s claim that Colorado’s complex water management system violates the century-old inters
Lincoln-area legislative candidates speak at forum (opens the original)
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Seven Lincoln-area legislative candidates offered a range of views on state issues in a forum this week. At the event sponsored by the League of Women Voters and held at Lincoln’s Unitarian Church, candidates were asked their views on topics ranging from housing and taxes to the state budget and their personal qualifications. Former Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, a registered Democrat running to regain her old seat in the officially nonpartisan Unicameral, talked about having worked with Republicans
Attorney general voter guide: Brasher challenging Hilgers in general election (opens the original)
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The 2026 race for Nebraska attorney general pits Republican Mike Hilgers against Democratic challenger Jocelyn Brasher. Hilgers, a former state senator, is completing his first term as attorney general. Brasher, who has served as a county-level prosecutor and assistant attorney general, is trying to replace him. This year’s race could pose a tougher challenge for Hilgers than his previous election. In 2022, Hilgers easily won the Republican nomination after then-Attorney General Doug Peterson de
Tourism revenue is helping Nebraska, despite budget tightening (opens the original)
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Tourist revenue is helping the state’s economy, despite budget cuts, officials said Friday. Gov. Jim Pillen said tourists spent nearly $5 billion in Nebraska last year, a 2.6% increase over the previous year. The state collected nearly $8 million from its lodging tax in 2025. But Pillen used $2 million of that to help balance the budget. Jenn Gjerde, executive director the state tourism commission, was asked if her commission has enough money to do its job. “We are working with the money we have
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