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Last update: 8 hours agoNebraska Energy Watch: The Nebraska Public Service Commission approved the Black Hills–NorthWestern Energy merger, making Nebraska the first state to sign off; the deal keeps oversight the same and includes a base-rate moratorium through May 1, 2027 (NorthWestern) and May 1, 2028 (Black Hills), with limited exceptions. State Budget Pressure: Nebraska tax receipts missed forecasts for a second straight month, with April netting about $57 million less than expected—driven largely by individual income taxes and higher-than-forecast refunds—pushing the 2027 budget hole further out. Politics & Power: Orlando attorney John Morgan launched a $100,000 contest to name a new third political party, pitching it as a compromise option between extremes. Public Health: Ebola and hantavirus coverage continues to dominate national attention, with Nebraska tied to the hantavirus cruise response and CDC actions. Tourism & Community: Visit Nebraska awarded $325,000 in grants, including Omaha sports marketing money tied to a potential 2027 volleyball event and support for the Lewis & Clark visitor center in Nebraska City.
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