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News · NE

Troy Dannen named opening keynote for Governor’s Summit

Elections and voting

Husker athletic director Troy Dannen will serve as the new opening keynote for the Governor’s Summit.

The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 27, 2026

News · NE

Omaha council approves purchase of building on streetcar route

Elections and voting

The city can move ahead with acquiring a damaged building located along Omaha’s streetcar route.

The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 16, 2026

News · NE

Nebraska senator seeks earlier votes on legislative leaders

Elections and voting

The proposal would move votes for speaker and committee chairs to before the Nebraska Legislature’s session begins.

The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 15, 2026

News · NE

Sept. 15: GOP votes before session; cannabis rules delayed

Elections and voting

Nebraska Republicans held a pre-session vote on Sept. 15 as a separate delay affected the timetable for cannabis rules.

The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026