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STRIP CLUB PROBE: The former director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and a co-owner of two Lincoln strip club...
09/26/2025

STRIP CLUB PROBE: The former director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and a co-owner of two Lincoln strip clubs both pleaded not guilty this week in cases alleging public corruption.

An update from Aaron Sanderford:

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The former director of the Nebraska Liquor Commission and a co-owner of Lincoln strip clubs both pleaded not guilty in a corruption probe.

START YOUR FRIDAY: With Nebraska joining a federal pilot program with the Trump admin aimed at remaking how temporary as...
09/26/2025

START YOUR FRIDAY: With Nebraska joining a federal pilot program with the Trump admin aimed at remaking how temporary assistance for needy families is handled.

From Cindy Gonzalez:

The Trump administration announced that Nebraska is one of five states selected for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

UPDATE: A voting advocacy group has sued to block Nebraska’s secretary of state from sharing voter registration data wit...
09/26/2025

UPDATE: A voting advocacy group has sued to block Nebraska’s secretary of state from sharing voter registration data with the U.S. Department of Justice. But Attorney General Mike HIlgers hints that he'd like the state to hand over the data.

From Juan Salinas II:

The U.S. Department of Justice is asking states for information that Nebraska declined to give during Trump's first term.

WASHINGTON UPDATE: The fight over whether the government shuts down could hit federal employees hard, the Trump administ...
09/26/2025

WASHINGTON UPDATE: The fight over whether the government shuts down could hit federal employees hard, the Trump administration told them in internal communications likely aimed at getting Congress to pass an extension.

From States Newsroom:

The White House sent guidance to federal agencies telling them that if a shutdown hits, to expect mass firings and layoffs.

CASH BAIL: You've heard a lot in recent weeks about the Trump administration criticisms of cash bail and bail reform. He...
09/25/2025

CASH BAIL: You've heard a lot in recent weeks about the Trump administration criticisms of cash bail and bail reform. Here's what they're talking about.

From States Newsroom:

Dozens of jurisdictions, including some states, have taken steps to change their bail systems, but there is no single definition of what constitutes “bail reform” or how such changes are applied.

CLIMATE REPORT: Nebraska's new state climate report is out, and it says the state is getting warmer and wetter, that thi...
09/25/2025

CLIMATE REPORT: Nebraska's new state climate report is out, and it says the state is getting warmer and wetter, that things are changing.

First in the Examiner from Paul Hammel:

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An updated state report on the impact of climate change in Nebraska says the state's climate is getting noticeably warmer and wetter.

ICYMI: A new approach to gaining acceptance of carbon pipelines from ethanol plants has emerged, negotiating with commun...
09/25/2025

ICYMI: A new approach to gaining acceptance of carbon pipelines from ethanol plants has emerged, negotiating with communities along the route to make sure they benefit.

From Paul Hammel:

Tallgrass Energy said it would soon ship CO2 from ethanol plants on a 392-mile trip across Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa and Wyoming.

Nebraska is one of five states the Trump administration selected to participate in a pilot program aimed at improving th...
09/25/2025

Nebraska is one of five states the Trump administration selected to participate in a pilot program aimed at improving the way the nation carries out the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, which is nearing its 30th year.

From Cindy Gonzalez https://buff.ly/w9aGIsK

The Trump administration announced that Nebraska is one of five states selected for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

REMEMBERING RUPP: Former State Sen. Lee Rupp was remembered as a passionate advocate for the University of Nebraska, hun...
09/25/2025

REMEMBERING RUPP: Former State Sen. Lee Rupp was remembered as a passionate advocate for the University of Nebraska, hunting and a love for the great outdoors.

From Paul Hammel:

LINCOLN — Former Nebraska State Sen. Lee Rupp wore many hats during his lifetime — Marine, lawmaker, conservationist, lobbyist, volunteer firefighter and faithful member of a Columbus coffee club. But his friends, including Gov. Jim Pillen, say he would want to be remembered for his service to o...

START YOUR MORNING: With a wild story that has people talking around the state, the federal indictment of a former direc...
09/25/2025

START YOUR MORNING: With a wild story that has people talking around the state, the federal indictment of a former director of the Nebraska Liquor Commission.

From Aaron Sanderford:

A former director of the Nebraska Liquor Commission faces seven felony charges alleging he used his post to get cash and sexual favors.

CHILD TAX CREDITS: More red states embraced child tax credits in recent months, but some of the most generous proposals ...
09/25/2025

CHILD TAX CREDITS: More red states embraced child tax credits in recent months, but some of the most generous proposals fell short of passage.

From Stateline:

This year, conservative states embraced child tax credits that can put cash directly into the hands of families, but some plans stalled.

FED INDICTMENT: The former Nebraska Liquor Commission director faces felony charges alleging he overlooked potential lic...
09/24/2025

FED INDICTMENT: The former Nebraska Liquor Commission director faces felony charges alleging he overlooked potential license violations and let two Lincoln strip clubs give him cash, lap dances, sexual favors and free drinks.

From Aaron Sanderford and Zach Wendling:

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A former director of the Nebraska Liquor Commission faces seven felony charges alleging he used his post to get cash and sexual favors.

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