Nebraska Senate Ballot Shake-Up: Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen says Democratic nominee Cindy Burbank will be removed from the November U.S. Senate ballot after she filed to decline her nomination on time, and he says state law leaves him no discretion—forcing Democrats to find a replacement by Sept. 1. Local Elections & Governance: Good Government Lincoln submitted thousands of signatures to push Lincoln city election changes, including election date tweaks, allowing some non-city residents to vote, and adding term limits for council members—setting up a fight with Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird. Property Taxes: Gov. Jim Pillen launched a Property Tax Hotline for residents facing big valuation jumps and rising bills, calling it a long-delayed fix to Nebraska’s property tax crisis. Public Safety Threats: Pillen also spoke after felony charges were filed against an Omaha man accused of threatening to shoot his grandchildren and others at their school, adding to a broader national uptick in threats against officials. Internet Reliability: West Omaha Quantum Fiber customers report 2+ weeks without service, prompting complaints to the Nebraska Public Service Commission and calls for better local customer contact. Human Trafficking Law: A new Nebraska law expands the Human Trafficking Task Force’s role, requiring added prevention steps and training for lodging and other public-facing settings. Minimum Wage: Omaha Mayor John Ewing signed a $15-per-hour minimum wage ordinance, while warning about legal issues and pointing to the city’s ability to defend it.