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NPPD directors, ratepayers question donation from electric co-op to political committee
- Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star
- Oct 4, 2020
- Oct 4, 2020 Updated Apr 19, 2021
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With the 2020 election cycle on the horizon, a political committee organized last year to back candidates for the Nebraska Public Power District board who were in favor of an “all-of-the-above energy mix” rather than renewable resources.
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The 2020 Journal Star general election Voter's Guide
Your guide to Lincoln-area and statewide races and ballot questions that will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. Click on a race name to see the candidates and learn about their views on the issues.
Ballot measure would cap payday loan rates at 36%
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Nebraska voters will determine whether to allow casino gambling to enter the state when they consider a three-pronged initiative on the genera…
Lancaster County Board
- Riley Johnson
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Only one of the two seats on the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners up for election this year features a contested race.
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