Pete Ricketts wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska special primary election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Ricketts wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska special primary election.

The Nebraska GOP is rejecting all Republican congressional incumbents in Tuesday's primary election

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In one of the most closely watched congressional races this year, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska is looking to defeat a fellow Republican in Tuesday's primary election in his quest for reelection. He'll have to do it without the support of the state Republican Party, which has...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska's presidential and state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nebraskans will cast presidential primary ballots Tuesday in a reliably Republican state that could nonetheless be a decisive one in the race for the White House. Voters will also decide several contested state primaries, including the U.S. Senate, where both Republican...

Editorial Roundup: Nebraska

Journal Star. March 17, 2024. Editorial: Alberts’ departure should prompt some introspection Nebraska got the shocking news Wednesday that Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts was leaving to take the same position at Texas A&M. Alberts’...

Editorial Roundup: Nebraska

Lincoln Journal Star. March 9, 2024. Editorial: Piecemeal approach to tax reforms brings danger Increase the sales tax by 1 or 2 cents to offset property taxes. Eliminate sales tax exemptions to build receipts to the state general fund. Repeal the inheritance tax. Put...