A week after the House passed a long-sought bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline, farm-state senators are maneuvering to find a path for the measure through the Senate.
- Ben Doody World-Herald Executive Editor
Sen. Pete Ricketts plans to introduce a bill that he says will help "de-risk" U.S. agricultural exports from China and other foreign adversaries.
- ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star
Flood's last town hall came last August where he faced a fiery crowd of about 700 people in Lincoln
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According to unofficial election results from the Otoe County Election Commissioner's Office, 176 voters were opposed to the proposal while 169 voted in favor.
- Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer
Douglas County election officials finished counting early votes on Friday morning.
- ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star
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- Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer
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A week after the House passed a long-sought bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline, farm-state senators are maneuvering to find a path for the measure through the Senate.
State officials pointed to lower income tax collections and higher refunds.
Sen. Pete Ricketts plans to introduce a bill that he says will help "de-risk" U.S. agricultural exports from China and other foreign adversaries.
Flood's last town hall came last August where he faced a fiery crowd of about 700 people in Lincoln