AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSenate Race: With Election Day nearing, Inside Elections shifted Nebraska’s Senate contest toward Democrats, as Pete Ricketts and independent Dan Osborn trade sharp attacks in campaign ads. Campaign Spending: Outside groups have spent more than $50 million on negative ads in the Senate and 2nd District races, including over $45 million in the Ricketts–Osborn contest. Denise Powell and Brinker Harding made their final pitches, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigning for Powell and Rep. Don Bacon backing Harding. State Contract Inquiry: Lincoln police have finished investigating a $2.5 million no-bid state contract and sent the case to Attorney General Mike Hilgers’ office. The state auditor had questioned the emergency contract, which was steered by Gov. Jim Pillen. Federal Fraud Case: A Lincoln man has been indicted on charges tied to an alleged student-aid scam using stolen identities and fake online students; prosecutors say he sent proceeds to associates in Kenya. Data Centers: Pillen says Nebraska’s grid can handle current data-center demand, but says new projects should protect water and ratepayers, receive no tax incentives and contribute to their communities.
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