Joan von Kampen

What rally attendees said about President Trump in Grand Island

Oct 7, 2026

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What rally attendees said about President Trump in Grand Island

PLUS: Nebraska auditor criticizes $23K ‘waste of money’ for resigning retirement director

Joan von Kampen

Trump asks Nebraska to ‘pretend’ he’s on the midterm ballot

Oct 6, 2026

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Trump asks Nebraska to ‘pretend’ he’s on the midterm ballot

President signs executive order expanding access to red-dyed diesel

Joan von Kampen

Justices consider appeal in challenge to Nebraska overseas voter law

Oct 1, 2026

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Justices consider appeal in challenge to Nebraska overseas voter law

PLUS: 'Fairness for girls' measure also has its day in Supreme Court

Joan von Kampen

Trump is coming to Nebraska to campaign for Ricketts

Sep 30, 2026

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2 min read

Trump is coming to Nebraska to campaign for Ricketts

PLUS: Pillen pushes for diesel export ban

Joan von Kampen

Former school buildings help change affordable-housing equation

Sep 29, 2026

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2 min read

Former school buildings help change affordable-housing equation

PLUS: Pillen, Walz both get conservative endorsements

Joan von Kampen

Nebraska minimum wage increase will be 29 cents less than voters called for

Sep 24, 2026

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Nebraska minimum wage increase will be 29 cents less than voters called for

PLUS: Pushing for ag sales to China, a Capitol cat update and more

Joan von Kampen

Lawmakers divided on influence of Pillen's new forecasting board appointees

Sep 23, 2026

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Lawmakers divided on influence of Pillen's new forecasting board appointees

PLUS: Nebraska auditor criticizes Douglas County's 'high' cost to administer program for the poor

Joan von Kampen

Why Nebraska Republicans say they want to reelect Sen. Pete Ricketts

Sep 22, 2026

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Why Nebraska Republicans say they want to reelect Sen. Pete Ricketts

PLUS: Data center opposition is growing; Nebraskans crossing party lines in protest

Joan von Kampen

As shortfall looms, Pillen installs allies on state Economic Forecasting Board

Sep 17, 2026

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3 min read

As shortfall looms, Pillen installs allies on state Economic Forecasting Board

WATCH FOR IT: The Nebraska Examiner's Voters Guide goes live later today on nebraskaexaminer.com

Joan von Kampen

State audit cites big 'blunders' by Lancaster County Treasurer's Office

Sep 16, 2026

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State audit cites big 'blunders' by Lancaster County Treasurer's Office

PLUS: Nebraska’s August tax receipts come in above projections for first time in at least 5 months

Joan von Kampen

Homeland Security boss visits Omaha, talks tough on immigration, touts disaster response strides

Sep 15, 2026

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Homeland Security boss visits Omaha, talks tough on immigration, touts disaster response strides

PLUS: Nonprofit buys home of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, first Native American physician

Joan von Kampen

High court: Proposed Lincoln City Charter amendments must appear on Nov. 3 ballot

Sep 10, 2026

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High court: Proposed Lincoln City Charter amendments must appear on Nov. 3 ballot

PLUS: Parents detail flaws in assessment for developmentally disabled

Joan von Kampen

State employees union enters negotiation phase for next two-year contract

Sep 9, 2026

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3 min read

State employees union enters negotiation phase for next two-year contract

PLUS: State auditor sounds alarm over $7.2M in Lincoln Fire and Rescue 2025 overtime pay

Joan von Kampen

'Mind-boggling' attrition: At least 61 left Neb. Department of Economic Development in 15 months

Sep 8, 2026

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3 min read

'Mind-boggling' attrition: At least 61 left Neb. Department of Economic Development in 15 months

PLUS: The state of unions on Labor Day 2026; developers eye Native lands for new data center projects

Joan von Kampen

Rollins: Importing ground beef highlights need to boost domestic food production

Sep 3, 2026

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2 min read

Rollins: Importing ground beef highlights need to boost domestic food production

PLUS: Nine justices on the Supreme Court or 13?

Joan von Kampen

Sep 2, 2026

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2 min read

Ricketts, Osborn talk tariffs, Iran war

Senate candidates double down on campaign promises in fair debate

Joan von Kampen

Evnen rejects Respect Nebraska Voters petition

Sep 1, 2026

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2 min read

Evnen rejects Respect Nebraska Voters petition

PLUS: Suit seeks to keep 'Fairness for Girls' measure off ballot

Joan von Kampen

City charter amendments won't be on Nov. 3 ballot in Lincoln, city attorney says

Aug 28, 2026

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2 min read

City charter amendments won't be on Nov. 3 ballot in Lincoln, city attorney says

PLUS: IRS postpones tax filings and payments in 22 Nebraska counties

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