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Pillen pauses diesel taxes for Nebraska farm transport
Economy and jobsTwo executive orders temporarily reduce diesel-tax and vehicle-weight restrictions for agricultural transport in Nebraska.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 30, 2026
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Nebraska lawmaker questions governor’s fuel tax orders
Economy and jobsThe lawmaker is seeking answers about the governor’s authority to order fuel tax relief and the financial effect of that action.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 30, 2026
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Nebraska governor announces 90-day diesel tax pause
Economy and jobsNebraska’s governor announced a temporary pause on diesel taxes for agricultural producers in the state.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 29, 2026
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Troy Dannen named opening keynote for Governor’s Summit
Elections and votingHusker athletic director Troy Dannen will serve as the new opening keynote for the Governor’s Summit.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Pillen announces 90-day diesel tax pause for agriculture
Economy and jobsNebraska agricultural producers are set to receive a temporary, 90-day pause on diesel taxes under an announcement from Gov. Jim Pillen.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
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Omaha council approves settlement, speed limit and SRO contracts
Elections and votingThe Omaha City Council acted on a Blackstone building settlement, a lower speed limit and SRO contracts.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 16, 2026
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Omaha council approves purchase of building on streetcar route
Elections and votingThe city can move ahead with acquiring a damaged building located along Omaha’s streetcar route.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
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Omaha council approves four school-police agreements
EducationThe annual agreements govern officer placements but do not specify which methods officers may use inside schools.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 16, 2026
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Nebraska high court upholds medical cannabis vote
Elections and votingThe Nebraska Supreme Court’s ruling keeps the voter-approved medical cannabis policy in effect.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
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Nebraska senator seeks earlier votes on legislative leaders
Elections and votingThe proposal would move votes for speaker and committee chairs to before the Nebraska Legislature’s session begins.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 15, 2026
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Nebraska Supreme Court leaves medical cannabis laws intact
Elections and votingThe state Supreme Court rejected a legal effort to overturn Nebraska’s medical cannabis laws, leaving the measures in place.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 15, 2026
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Sept. 15: GOP votes before session; cannabis rules delayed
Elections and votingNebraska 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
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Nebraska court keeps Respect Nebraska Voters off ballot
Elections and votingThe state Supreme Court ruled that the proposed constitutional amendment violated Nebraska’s single-subject rule.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 14, 2026
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OPS proposes 8.2-cent levy increase after aid shortfall
Economy and jobsOmaha Public Schools would also draw nearly from reserves under its proposed 2026-2027 budget.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
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Omaha schools propose 8.2-cent levy increase
EducationThe proposed levy increase is part of the district’s response to a reduction in state aid for this school year.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 13, 2026
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Nebraska court rejects challenge to medical marijuana law
Elections and votingThe Nebraska Supreme Court turned aside another challenge to the medical marijuana law approved by Nebraska voters.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 13, 2026