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A group of western Iowa businessmen, including an Omaha man, is being sued over an alleged “brazen and coordinated scheme” to take over highly classified work for the federal government by poaching employees and stealing trade secrets from their employer. From States Newsroom buff.ly/oBUaVeH

Company claims Iowa workers conspired to start Nebraska company to take over highly classified government work • Nebraska ExaminerA group of businessmen -- including an Omaha man -- are accused of a “brazen and coordinated scheme” to take over highly classified work for the federal government.nebraskaexaminer.com

The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday that it will review allegations that Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio may have “engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use.” From States Newsroom buff.ly/dcCVkro

US House Ethics starts probe of abuse allegations against Ohio Rep. Max Miller at his request • Nebraska ExaminerWASHINGTON — The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday that it will review allegations that Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio may have “engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug…nebraskaexaminer.com

The stopgap spending bill supported by an overwhelming majority of U.S. senators does not address tens of billions in expiring transportation funding, leaving states facing a massive effective budget cut starting Oct. 1. From States Newsroom buff.ly/4hufeHI

US Senate stopgap fails to renew more than $38B a year in state transportation funding • Nebraska ExaminerWASHINGTON — The stopgap spending bill supported by an overwhelming majority of U.S. senators does not address tens of billions in expiring transportation funding, leaving states facing a massive…nebraskaexaminer.com

U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday rebuked the Department of Education’s efforts to transfer its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies. From States Newsroom buff.ly/6M7cXlg

Dems continue to hammer Trump Education Department transfers • Nebraska ExaminerWASHINGTON —  U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday rebuked the Department of Education’s efforts to transfer its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies.  Sen. Mazie…nebraskaexaminer.com

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche told thousands of religious leaders around the country last week he was committed to achieving policy solutions so that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision “becomes permanent in every single state.” From Stateline buff.ly/nlpZKo2

AG nominee tells faith leaders he will take action to restrict abortion drug access • Nebraska ExaminerActing U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche is one step closer to confirmation after the Republican Judiciary Committee voted to advance his appointment on a party-line vote on Tuesday, and based on…nebraskaexaminer.com

President Donald Trump this week approved a federal disaster declaration for eight Nebraska counties in the wake of severe storms that primarily hit central and southeastern Nebraska in mid-May. From Zach Wendling buff.ly/BNwIf5o

Trump approves Nebraska disaster declaration for mid-May storms • Nebraska ExaminerPresident Donald Trump this week approved a federal disaster declaration for eight Nebraska counties in the wake of mid-May severe storms.nebraskaexaminer.com

The Nebraska State Fair is hosting a debate between registered nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn and incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts next month. From Juan Salinas II buff.ly/C6K55Ok

Nebraska State Fair will host US Senate debate between Osborn, Ricketts • Nebraska ExaminerThe Nebraska State Fair is hosting a debate between nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn and U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts next month.nebraskaexaminer.com

Three states this year became the first to enact laws restricting companies from using personal data such as browsing history or shopping habits to set individualized prices on goods and services, a practice known as surveillance pricing. From Stateline buff.ly/RCZ3FVe

States begin banning ‘surveillance pricing’ that uses personal data to charge more • Nebraska ExaminerThree states this year became the first ones to enact laws restricting companies from using personal data such as browsing history or shopping habits to set individualized prices on goods and…nebraskaexaminer.com

ICYMI: The state senator for South Omaha's Legislative District 5 said she wanted to be as transparent as possible with constituents, so she released a public statement. Gov. Jim Pillen was among the public officials who offered well wishes. From Cindy Gonzalez buff.ly/RMmUJbV

Margo Juarez optimistic about continued lawmaker role as she battles cancer • Nebraska ExaminerState Sen. Margo Juarez of South Omaha is optimistic about her continued lawmaker role as she battles breast cancer.nebraskaexaminer.com

Today’s children could be the first generation since the 1970s to do better than their parents as young workers become more sought after and well paid. They may even see a surplus of housing to make their lives even easier after recent shortages. From Stateline buff.ly/2vFlv92

Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers • Nebraska ExaminerToday's children could be the first generation since the 1970s to do better than their parents as young workers become more sought after and well paid. They may even see a surplus of housing to make…nebraskaexaminer.com

U.S. acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was one step closer to permanently leading the Justice Department Tuesday, after two skeptical Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans voted to advance his nomination. From States Newsroom buff.ly/r0Lqb5S

Blanche nomination for attorney general advanced by US Senate panel on party-line vote • Nebraska ExaminerWASHINGTON — U.S. acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was one step closer to permanently leading the Justice Department Tuesday, after two skeptical Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans voted to…nebraskaexaminer.com

Legal Marijuana NOW Party’s U.S. Senate nominee Mike Marvin will stay on the ballot after all. From Juan Salinas II buff.ly/BMN3ffG

Legal Marijuana NOW candidate will stay on fall ballot for Nebraska US Senate • Nebraska ExaminerMike Marvin, one of the candidates accused of being a “plant” for Dan Osborn, didn’t submit the paperwork to drop out of the Nebraska U.S. Senate race.nebraskaexaminer.com

ICYMI: The complaint was filed in the federal U.S. District Court of Nebraska by the Nebraska Democratic Party's former young Democrats organizer, who is currently chair of the Saunders County Democratic Party. From Juan Salinas II buff.ly/Q6B0NG2

Former Nebraska Democratic Party employee sues, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation • Nebraska ExaminerA former employee of the Nebraska Democratic Party is suing the party, alleging sex discrimination and retaliation.nebraskaexaminer.com

ICYMI: Former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom, who submitted signatures for Nebraska governor on Monday, is the third and final candidate to submit signatures to run as a nonpartisan for a partisan office in 2026, and the only state-level office. From Zach Wendling buff.ly/gXC0zcg

Lindstrom turns in signatures, releases ‘Nebraska Doctrine’ for nonpartisan governor bid • Nebraska ExaminerFormer state Sen. Brett Lindstrom submitted more than 5,700 signatures in his bid to qualify as a nonpartisan candidate for Nebraska governor.nebraskaexaminer.com

As millions of acres burn across the western United States, some wildland fire veterans are fearful that aggressive fire suppression tactics ordered by the Trump administration and extreme, fast-moving blazes could put firefighters in danger as conditions escalate. From Stateline buff.ly/xHsiwLm

Wildfire veterans fear federal tactics, extreme fires could put crews at risk • Nebraska ExaminerAs millions of acres burn across the western United States, some wildland fire veterans are fearful that aggressive fire suppression tactics ordered by the Trump administration — coupled with…nebraskaexaminer.com

ICYMI: Joan von Kampen is the new editor-in-chief of the Nebraska Examiner. Since 2022, she had been the western Nebraska regional editor for Lee Enterprises, based at the North Platte Telegraph. buff.ly/IYDBJIR

Joan von Kampen named editor-in-chief of Nebraska Examiner • Nebraska ExaminerStates Newsroom on Monday announced the hiring of veteran Nebraska editor Joan von Kampen as editor-in-chief of the Nebraska Examiner, the state’s leading government-focused nonprofit news outlet.nebraskaexaminer.com

States do not have time before November’s midterm elections to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating overhauls of their mail-in-voting systems, two dozen Democratic state officials told the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday. From States Newsroom buff.ly/pU94UFr

Democratic state officials urge US Supreme Court to affirm pause on Trump vote-by-mail order • Nebraska ExaminerWASHINGTON — States do not have time before November’s midterm elections to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating overhauls of their mail-in-voting systems, two dozen…nebraskaexaminer.com

Former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom submitted more than 5,700 signatures in his bid to appear on the ballot as a nonpartisan candidate for Nebraska governor this November. Over the weekend, he also unveiled a policy platform he calls the “Nebraska Doctrine.” From Zach Wendling buff.ly/XuDk1uU

Lindstrom turns in signatures, releases ‘Nebraska Doctrine’ for nonpartisan governor bid • Nebraska ExaminerFormer state Sen. Brett Lindstrom submitted more than 5,700 signatures in his bid to qualify as a nonpartisan candidate for Nebraska governor.nebraskaexaminer.com

A former employee of the Nebraska Democratic Party is suing the party, alleging sex discrimination and retaliation. From Juan Salinas II buff.ly/O3Wtd4L

Former Nebraska Democratic Party employee sues, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation • Nebraska ExaminerA former employee of the Nebraska Democratic Party is suing the party, alleging sex discrimination and retaliation.nebraskaexaminer.com

More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children lost their legal representation Monday because the Trump administration has not entered into a new agreement to take over their legal services after it let a longstanding contract with a nonprofit expire. From States Newsroom buff.ly/zwMLFCj

Legal services contract expires, and unaccompanied immigrant children face deportation • Nebraska ExaminerWASHINGTON — More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children Monday lost their legal representation because the Trump administration has not entered into a new agreement to take over their legal…nebraskaexaminer.com