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Nebraska policy wonk makes pitch for top Ways and Means slot - Roll Call

While Rep. Adrian Smith brings experience and policy chops, his competitors have won more buzz in the race so far.

Roll Call

Voters in some key swing states to decide on voting access

Voters in some battleground states will be deciding ballot proposals this November that could reshape the way they vote in the 2024 presidential election

The Independent UK

All eyes on Nebraska Gov. Ricketts to replace Sen. Sasse

Speculation is rampant that Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is the most likely person to replace U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, who appears ready to resign to become president of the University of Florida

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Voter photo ID and minimum wage initiatives make the ballot in Nebraska

On Sept. 6, the Nebraska secretary of state announced that two ballot initiatives had qualified for the November ballot. Voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to require photo ID to vote and a new law that would incrementally increase the state’s minimum wage from $9 to $15 by 2026…

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David Axelrod has done 500 episodes of ‘The Axe Files’ and talked with every stripe of politician — here’s what he thinks of the mess we’re in now

CHICAGO — You’ve likely heard this before, or felt it in your bones, but it’s horrifying, debilitating and worth repeating, especially right now, as we head into a political season: At least half of this country hates the other half. According to the Pew Research Center, 75% of Democrats think…

Chicago Tribune

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 31

July 14, 2022

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Nebraska photo voter identification initiative submitted over 170,000 signatures

The signature deadline for Nebraska ballot initiatives was July 7. Citizens for Voter ID, the campaign behind an initiative to require voter identification, submitted over 170,000 signatures.

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Bipartisan Politicians Seek Support For Medical Cannabis Bill For Vets As Senate Passes Landmark Toxic Exposure PACT Act

A bipartisan group of congress members is seeking support for a bill that would allow medical marijuana access to military veterans, which will be introduced in Congress soon. Sponsors of the measure sent a letter to congressional colleagues Wednesday urging support,

Benzinga

Gov. Ricketts Says There's No Evidence Medical Cannabis Helps Veterans With PTSD As Suicide Rates Surge

In 2019, 6,261 veterans in the United States took their own lives, according to the most recent data retrieved from the 2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report.

Benzinga

Infrastructure as culture war flexing?

Nebraska GOP say a new canal will keep their water from being pilfered by Colorado. Water experts say it's useless

Salon

Kemp and Walker look to victory in Georgia as primaries near

Two Republican frontrunners are hoping to clinch primary victories in Georgia

The Independent UK

Colorado, Nebraska jostle over water rights amid drought

The megadrought fueled by climate change that has long gripped the western U.S. is moving eastward

The Independent UK

Ricketts: No exceptions for rape victims

"Those are babies too," says Gov. Pete Ricketts

Salon

Nebraska governor says young incest survivors should be forced to carry pregnancy: ‘Those are babies too’

Pete Ricketts calls Roe v Wade a ‘horrible decision’

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Pence tries to defeat Trump's GA pick

Pence, as well as GOP governors like Doug Ducey and Pete Ricketts, go to bat for Trump's biggest GOP enemy

WEKU

Pence will rally for Georgia Gov. Kemp, defying Trump, who backs David Perdue

Former Vice President Pence will rally for Kemp ahead of the May 24 primary, the campaign announced Friday. It marks a significant shift in Pence defying Trump and his chosen candidate for the race.

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 22 (May 12, 2022)

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Jim Pillen wins Republican primary for Nebraska governor

Jim Pillen defeated eight other candidates in the Republican Party primary for governor of Nebraska on May 10. Incumbent Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) was term-limited.

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Nebraska GOP strains to unite after Trump's candidate loses

Nebraska Republicans are struggling to put the bruising campaign for governor behind them

Tribune News Service

A trio of GOP governors will rally for Brian Kemp

ATLANTA — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is headed to Georgia this weekend for a spate of campaign stops with Gov. Brian Kemp. Two other well-known state executives are right behind him.

Salon

Trump's "embarrassing" loss in Nebraska

Trump-endorsed GOP megadonor Charles Herbster lost to a hog farmer after 8 women accused him of groping

WEKU

3 primary contests to watch Tuesday in West Virginia and Nebraska

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed candidates in competitive primaries in both states, making Tuesday another evaluation of his influence over the GOP.

The Independent UK

Election 2022: Groping claims roil Nebraska governor primary

Nebraska Republicans are set to nominate a candidate for governor in a primary race that's turned bitter

The Independent UK

2022 midterms: What to watch in Nebraska, West Virginia

The top race in Tuesday’s primary elections in Nebraska and West Virginia is a heavily contested Republican primary for Nebraska governor

Salon

Keep laughing at Trump: See what happens

It was funny when Trump couldn't tell his bootlicking acolytes apart. After the SCOTUS leak: You still laughing?

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