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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A central Nebraska cattle rancher and restaurant owner says he has gathered enough signatures to qualify for this year's U.S. Senate race.

Omahans could see a substantial increase in their sewer bills.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska's largest public schools are still using local tax dollars to pay for lobbyists at the Capitol, and more than three-fourths of that money is coming from districts in the Omaha area.

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska says she has questions about the release of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A new report says Nebraska's net tax receipts in May came in lower than projected.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Board of Canvassers is set to meet to certify the results of the statewide primary election held last month.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans will choose a candidate for the 3rd Congressional District at a nominating convention June 21 in Creston.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — State Sen. Joni Ernst has won the Republican primary for an Iowa U.S. Senate seat held for 30 years by retiring Democrat Tom Harkin.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad is signing into law a bill that legalizes the use of cannabis oil to treat severe epilepsy and one that lessens the penalties for people who unknowingly expose someone to HIV. He's also signing bills that offer additional tax credits for installing wind and solar energy systems.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Supreme Court will decide whether a lower court was right to strike down exceptions in the state's public smoking ban.