Politics Oct 14 WATCH: Nebraska voters hear from Harding, Powell in midterm House debate By Dan Cooney
Politics Oct 06 Trump draws cheers, then criticism for musing about Iran taking out U.S. cities “They could take out a city,” he said. "Let ‘em take out Los Angeles. Let ’em take out San Diego.”… By Associated Press
Politics Oct 05 WATCH: Trump campaigns with Ricketts in Nebraska, signs order on red-dyed diesel President Donald Trump on Monday took his Republican midterm rescue mission to Nebraska, where he signed an executive order to ease limits on the tax-free use of red-dyed diesel, a decision he said would save “millions” for farmers and drive… By Nick Ingram, Seung Min Kim, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Politics Sep 05 Here's a look at 'reach' election races where Democrats hope to pull off House upsets The party in power traditionally suffers losses during midterm elections. Democrats managed to avoid a predicted 2022 “red wave,” but they saw Republicans flip both chambers when President Donald Trump was reelected last cycle. By Will Weissert, Associated Press
Politics Aug 22 This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here? Retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s open seat pits fellow Republican and Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding against Democratic activist Denise Powell. By Will Weissert, Associated Press
Jun 05 As states face stricter Medicaid work requirements, Nebraska is an early test By Hannah Grabenstein Millions are likely to lose coverage as states begin complying with the new federal rules. Continue reading
May 12 Nebraska Democrats face off in House primary for the state's 'blue dot' district By Margery A. Beck, Steve Peoples, Associated Press The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” will play prominently as Democratic voters select a congressional nominee in the state’s 2nd District. Continue reading
May 12 Live Results: Nebraska midterm state and congressional primaries One of the more notable matchups in Nebraska’s state primary on Tuesday features two Democratic contenders for U.S. Senate who accuse each other of being “fake” candidates with no intention of competing to win the general election. Continue reading
Apr 03 A Nebraska hospital in peril shows how a Republican-led rural health fund is coming up short By Margery A. Beck, Ali Swenson, Associated Press It's a problem that millions of Americans in rural areas are awakening to as they realize there's no windfall coming for the vulnerable hospitals near their homes. Continue reading
Dec 31 Bans on using SNAP funds for soda, candy and other foods take effect in some states Jan. 1 By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are the first of at least 18 states to enact new waivers prohibiting purchase of certain foods through the SNAP program. Continue reading