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ICYMI: College sports is big business in Nebraska and a lot of places. It's also a fast path to political office for some, including in the Cornhusker State.
From Juan Salinas II:
From Juan Salinas II:
Fast path to Nebraska political office? Play for the Huskers • Nebraska Examiner
University of Nebraska sports grab public attention and spur some student-athletes and coaches to starting roles in state politics.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
ICYMI: College sports is big business in Nebraska and a lot of places. It's also a fast path to political office for some, including in the Cornhusker State.
From Juan Salinas II:
From Juan Salinas II:
HELP COMING: Nebraska agencies are partnering with Lexington nonprofits and other groups to help connect Tyson Foods workers and their families with support as the town’s longtime beef plant prepares to close.
From @cgonzalez_NE and @NE_Examiner:
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From @cgonzalez_NE and @NE_Examiner:
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Agencies, groups reach out to Tyson workers as Lexington beef plant closure nears • Nebraska Examiner
State agencies and community groups reach out to Tyson Foods workers as the company's massive Lexington plant closure approaches.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
HELP COMING: Nebraska agencies are partnering with Lexington nonprofits and other groups to help connect Tyson Foods workers and their families with support as the town’s longtime beef plant prepares to close.
From @cgonzalez_NE and @NE_Examiner:
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From @cgonzalez_NE and @NE_Examiner:
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TRUMP ON BIDEN ORDERS: President Donald Trump said Friday he will try to reverse any law, pardon or still-in-effect executive order that former President Joe Biden signed with an autopen.
From States Newsroom:
From States Newsroom:
Trump social media post claims to void Biden orders • Nebraska Examiner
President Donald Trump said he would try to reverse any law, pardon or executive order former President Joe Biden signed with an autopen.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
TRUMP ON BIDEN ORDERS: President Donald Trump said Friday he will try to reverse any law, pardon or still-in-effect executive order that former President Joe Biden signed with an autopen.
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From States Newsroom:
BIG TEN EQUITY? Publicly reported details show the Big Ten would sell 10% of its media rights to UC Investments, a group affiliated with the University of California system pension fund, for $2.4 billion. Michigan leaders object.
From States Newsroom:
From States Newsroom:
Stevens says Big Ten’s private equity deal marks ‘dangerous expansion’ of influence • Nebraska Examiner
The Big Ten would sell 10% of its media rights to UC Investments, a group affiliated with the University of California system pension fund.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
BIG TEN EQUITY? Publicly reported details show the Big Ten would sell 10% of its media rights to UC Investments, a group affiliated with the University of California system pension fund, for $2.4 billion. Michigan leaders object.
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From States Newsroom:
START YOUR SNOWY SATURDAY: With a story about a new competitor for Nebraska’s “Carhenge” in the Badlands of neighboring South Dakota. Built with fire trucks.
From Paul Hammel:
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From Paul Hammel:
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Competition for Nebraska's 'Carhenge' rises near South Dakota's Badlands • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska’s quirky replica of England’s prehistoric Stonehenge, “Carhenge,” is about to get some new competition in a neighboring state.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
START YOUR SNOWY SATURDAY: With a story about a new competitor for Nebraska’s “Carhenge” in the Badlands of neighboring South Dakota. Built with fire trucks.
From Paul Hammel:
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From Paul Hammel:
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ICYMI: Omaha city officials are taking steps to unlock a state incentive to help pay for two multimillion-dollar sports complexes, touting the public value. But Gov. Jim Pillen has doubled down on his resistance.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
From Cindy Gonzalez:
Omaha still pushing for state incentive to help build sports facilities, despite Pillen headwinds • Nebraska Examiner
Omaha pushes for state incentive to help build sports facilities, despite headwinds from Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:55 AM
ICYMI: Omaha city officials are taking steps to unlock a state incentive to help pay for two multimillion-dollar sports complexes, touting the public value. But Gov. Jim Pillen has doubled down on his resistance.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
From Cindy Gonzalez:
ICYMI: One of the two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C. this holiday week has died.
From States Newsroom:
From States Newsroom:
One of the National Guard members shot in attack in D.C. has died, Trump says • Nebraska Examiner
West Virginia National Guard member U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, one of the victims of a shooting near the White House, died Thursday.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
ICYMI: One of the two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C. this holiday week has died.
From States Newsroom:
From States Newsroom:
DRIVER DATA? The Trump admin wants state driver’s license data on millions of U.S. residents to help it build a citizenship verification program in its clampdown on alleged voter fraud and illegal immigration.
From Stateline via the Examiner:
From Stateline via the Examiner:
Homeland Security wants state driver’s license data for sweeping citizenship program • Nebraska Examiner
The Trump administration wants access to state driver’s license data on millions of residents for a new citizenship verification program.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
DRIVER DATA? The Trump admin wants state driver’s license data on millions of U.S. residents to help it build a citizenship verification program in its clampdown on alleged voter fraud and illegal immigration.
From Stateline via the Examiner:
From Stateline via the Examiner:
NATIONAL PARKS: While entry costs and annual passes for U.S. residents to the National Parks will not change, nonresident visitors will pay a higher rate to increase funds supporting maintenance of the parks.
From States Newsroom:
From States Newsroom:
Interior announces increased new fees on international visitors to National Parks • Nebraska Examiner
'America-first pricing' will charge increased fees to nonresidents; annual passes available in digital format.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
NATIONAL PARKS: While entry costs and annual passes for U.S. residents to the National Parks will not change, nonresident visitors will pay a higher rate to increase funds supporting maintenance of the parks.
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From States Newsroom:
ICYMI: Nebraska's SNAP food aid recipients who spent the past month or two scrambling to handle disruption of the benefit from the federal shutdown might have had state help, or at least an attempt.
From Zach Wendling, with Cindy Gonzalez and Erin Bamer:
From Zach Wendling, with Cindy Gonzalez and Erin Bamer:
SNAP gap: Nebraskans help Nebraskans and an almost special session • Nebraska Examiner
The 43-day federal shutdown left uncertainty for some Nebraska SNAP recipients and could have spurred a special session in Nebraska.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
ICYMI: Nebraska's SNAP food aid recipients who spent the past month or two scrambling to handle disruption of the benefit from the federal shutdown might have had state help, or at least an attempt.
From Zach Wendling, with Cindy Gonzalez and Erin Bamer:
From Zach Wendling, with Cindy Gonzalez and Erin Bamer:
FUNDING FIGHT: An Omaha entity working to help revive economically disadvantaged neighborhood is at odds with state officials it says are refusing to release $11 million in state funds earmarked for it.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
From Cindy Gonzalez:
Port authority leaders say state is withholding funds, slowing economic progress in northeast Omaha • Nebraska Examiner
Omaha's Inland Port Authority says the state is withholding funds and slowing down economic development progress in northeast Omaha.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
FUNDING FIGHT: An Omaha entity working to help revive economically disadvantaged neighborhood is at odds with state officials it says are refusing to release $11 million in state funds earmarked for it.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
From Cindy Gonzalez:
BLACK FRIDAY: While Husker fans gear up for another rivalry tilt with Iowa, Nebraskans can think about the value of Nebraska athletics to current, former and future politicians in the state.
A fun feature from Juan Salinas II:
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A fun feature from Juan Salinas II:
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Fast path to Nebraska political office? Play for the Huskers • Nebraska Examiner
University of Nebraska sports grab public attention and spur some student-athletes and coaches to starting roles in state politics.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
BLACK FRIDAY: While Husker fans gear up for another rivalry tilt with Iowa, Nebraskans can think about the value of Nebraska athletics to current, former and future politicians in the state.
A fun feature from Juan Salinas II:
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A fun feature from Juan Salinas II:
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LOST LIFE: West Virginia National Guard member U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, one of the victims of a shooting near the White House, died Thursday, President Donald Trump said.
From States Newsroom:
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From States Newsroom:
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One of the National Guard members shot in attack in D.C. has died, Trump says • Nebraska Examiner
West Virginia National Guard member U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, one of the victims of a shooting near the White House, died Thursday.
nebraskaexaminer.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:13 AM
LOST LIFE: West Virginia National Guard member U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, one of the victims of a shooting near the White House, died Thursday, President Donald Trump said.
From States Newsroom:
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From States Newsroom:
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IMMIGRATION CHANGES: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the end of temporary protected status for roughly 330,000 nationals from Haiti by February, opening them up to deportations.
From States Newsroom:
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From States Newsroom:
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Temporary protections for 330,000 Haitian immigrants slated to end, Noem announces • Nebraska Examiner
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the end of temporary protected status for roughly 330,000 nationals from Haiti by February.
nebraskaexaminer.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
IMMIGRATION CHANGES: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the end of temporary protected status for roughly 330,000 nationals from Haiti by February, opening them up to deportations.
From States Newsroom:
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From States Newsroom:
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ICYMI: Two National Guard members were shot Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
From States Newsroom:
From States Newsroom:
Two National Guard members from West Virginia wounded in 'targeted' shooting in D.C. • Nebraska Examiner
Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot and killed Wednesday afternoon near the White House in Washington, D.C.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM
ICYMI: Two National Guard members were shot Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
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From States Newsroom:
ICYMI: Navy veteran Kishla Askins received an endorsement of her 2026 bid for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District from VoteVets.
From Juan Salinas II:
From Juan Salinas II:
Kishla Askins receives endorsement from VoteVets • Nebraska Examiner
VoteVets is considered a major player in some Democratic primary races. Recently two candidates backed by them won gubernatorial races.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
ICYMI: Navy veteran Kishla Askins received an endorsement of her 2026 bid for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District from VoteVets.
From Juan Salinas II:
From Juan Salinas II:
TARIFFS' IMPACT: For some farmers, ranchers and other ag producers and people in the food industry, tariffs have made this holiday season hit different.
From States Newsroom:
From States Newsroom:
Tariffs trickle into cost of Thanksgiving dinner, jilting consumers and farmers • Nebraska Examiner
Tariffs and unexpected costs are hitting home over the Thanksgiving holiday for many American families gathering this week.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
TARIFFS' IMPACT: For some farmers, ranchers and other ag producers and people in the food industry, tariffs have made this holiday season hit different.
From States Newsroom:
From States Newsroom:
THANKSGIVING COSTS: It might not feel like it, but the cost of the actual Thanksgiving meal is slightly down this year, a survey found.
From States Newsroom:
From States Newsroom:
Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5% lower than last year • Nebraska Examiner
Annual data shows the cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner set for 10 people, at $55.18 is 5% less than the cost in 2024.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
THANKSGIVING COSTS: It might not feel like it, but the cost of the actual Thanksgiving meal is slightly down this year, a survey found.
From States Newsroom:
From States Newsroom:
START YOUR THANKSGIVING: With a story about Nebraska SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, the special session that almost was and the people left scrambling after the disruption.
From Zach Wendling, with help from Cindy Gonzalez and Erin Bamer:
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From Zach Wendling, with help from Cindy Gonzalez and Erin Bamer:
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SNAP gap: Nebraskans help Nebraskans and an almost special session • Nebraska Examiner
The 43-day federal shutdown left uncertainty for some Nebraska SNAP recipients and could have spurred a special session in Nebraska.
nebraskaexaminer.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
START YOUR THANKSGIVING: With a story about Nebraska SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, the special session that almost was and the people left scrambling after the disruption.
From Zach Wendling, with help from Cindy Gonzalez and Erin Bamer:
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From Zach Wendling, with help from Cindy Gonzalez and Erin Bamer:
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AUTISM COSTS: The family costs of autism care as state Medicaid agencies are struggling to pay for an intensive therapy for children with autism and federal cuts loom.
From Stateline:
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From Stateline:
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Families worry as cost of autism therapy comes under state scrutiny • Nebraska Examiner
State Medicaid agencies are struggling to pay for an intensive therapy for children with autism — and looming federal Medicaid cuts.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:19 AM
AUTISM COSTS: The family costs of autism care as state Medicaid agencies are struggling to pay for an intensive therapy for children with autism and federal cuts loom.
From Stateline:
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From Stateline:
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ICYMI: Omaha city officials are taking steps to unlock a state incentive to help pay for two multimillion-dollar sports complexes, touting the public value of the projects. But Gov. Jim Pillen stands opposed.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
From Cindy Gonzalez:
Omaha still pushing for state incentive to help build sports facilities, despite Pillen headwinds • Nebraska Examiner
Omaha pushes for state incentive to help build sports facilities, despite headwinds from Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
ICYMI: Omaha city officials are taking steps to unlock a state incentive to help pay for two multimillion-dollar sports complexes, touting the public value of the projects. But Gov. Jim Pillen stands opposed.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
From Cindy Gonzalez:
ICYMI: Nebraska's governor's race has a Democrat kicking tires about a serious run, former State Sen. Lynne Walz.
From Zach Wendling:
From Zach Wendling:
Former State Sen. Lynne Walz steps toward run for Nebraska governor • Nebraska Examiner
Former State Sen. Lynne Walz launched an exploratory committee to step toward a run for Nebraska governor in 2026.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
ICYMI: Nebraska's governor's race has a Democrat kicking tires about a serious run, former State Sen. Lynne Walz.
From Zach Wendling:
From Zach Wendling:
GUARD MEMBERS SHOT: Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot and killed Wednesday afternoon near the White House in Washington, D.C., according to that state’s governor.
From States Newsroom:
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From States Newsroom:
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BREAKING: Two National Guard members from West Virginia shot in Washington, D.C. • Nebraska Examiner
Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot and killed Wednesday afternoon near the White House in Washington, D.C.
nebraskaexaminer.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
GUARD MEMBERS SHOT: Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot and killed Wednesday afternoon near the White House in Washington, D.C., according to that state’s governor.
From States Newsroom:
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From States Newsroom:
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GOP PRIMARY UPDATE: President Donald Trump endorsed Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s reelection bid at a moment when former Trump donor Charles Herbster is flirting publicly with announcing a 2026 bid.
From Juan Salinas II:
From Juan Salinas II:
Donald Trump endorses Gov. Jim Pillen for reelection • Nebraska Examiner
The key backing comes as Trump donor Charles Herbster mulls a GOP rematch of the 2022 governor’s race.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
GOP PRIMARY UPDATE: President Donald Trump endorsed Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s reelection bid at a moment when former Trump donor Charles Herbster is flirting publicly with announcing a 2026 bid.
From Juan Salinas II:
From Juan Salinas II:
COURT ORDER? The Justice Department acknowledged that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made the call to continue removals of Venezuelans to El Salvador, despite a federal judge’s order to stop.
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From States Newsroom:
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Noem ordered deportation flights to El Salvador after judicial halt, DOJ tells court • Nebraska Examiner
The Justice Department acknowledged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem chose to continue removals of Venezuelans despite a court order.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
COURT ORDER? The Justice Department acknowledged that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made the call to continue removals of Venezuelans to El Salvador, despite a federal judge’s order to stop.
From States Newsroom:
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From States Newsroom:
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