Nebraska Politics: A new Public Policy Polling survey finds the Nebraska governor’s race in a dead heat: Gov. Jim Pillen at 32% and Democrat Lynne Walz at 31%, with 17% undecided. Elections & Voting Rights: After a mail-ballot court fight, voting-rights groups are ramping up “voter protection” efforts, warning of possible intimidation ahead of November. Campaign Fallout: Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn is facing renewed backlash after leaked audio mocking rural Trump supporters, saying their lives “probably suck so f—king bad,” while Osborn says the recording “sure sounds like me.” State Budget Process: Cuming County property owners will get pink postcards for a Sept. 21 joint Truth in Taxation hearing on proposed local tax requests. Public Assistance: Nebraska SNAP participation keeps dropping, with July showing about 7,600 fewer people than June and nearly 33,000 fewer than a year ago, drawing concern at a legislative hearing. Courts & Public Safety: The Nebraska Court of Appeals reversed a judge’s decision in a Hastings fatal crash case and sent it back for further proceedings. Local Spotlight: Omaha landed a major sports win—hosting 2027 women’s volleyball World Cup matches at CHI Health Center.