WAYNE'S WORLD: Former State Sen. Justin Wayne said Wednesday that he would seek election as Douglas County District Court clerk in 2026. He is seeking to replace Crystal Rhoades, who is running for Congress. From @ErinBamer and @NE_Examiner:.

START YOUR MORNING: With a story about the importance of rural postal workers in places like those near Gering and Scottsbluff, Nebraska, as the Trump administration eyes possible changes or cuts. From @NPRMidwestNews via @NE_Examiner:.

FEDERAL FUNDRAISING: Nebraska's two biggest federal races in 2026, one for the Omaha-based House seat in the 2nd District, and one for the U.S. Senate, are seeing some early fundraising numbers worth noting. From @4nsmiley and @NE_Examiner:.

START YOUR MORNING: With talk about the Nebraska Education Department’s progress in pursuing improved literacy and other goals under Ed Commissioner Brian Maher. From @ZachWendling2 and @NE_Examiner:.

RT @4nsmiley: Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood is the next Main Street Caucus chair.

MEASLES FIGHT: Efforts to boost health care outreach and measles vaccination rates for Indigenous people is top of mind for tribal leaders and tribal health care officials. Part of the latest effort eyes Nebraska. From @KFFHealthNews via @NE_Examiner:.

RURAL BROADBAND: Advocates for rural development cried foul over recent changes in a federal effort to expand access to high-speed internet, saying the moves will force thousands in rural Nebraska to settle for second-rate broadband. From @PaulHammelNE:.

NEW CANDIDATE CONFIRMED: Nebraska's Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District has another familiar face seeking the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House, Douglas County District Court Clerk Crystal Rhoades. #NE02. First in @NE_Examiner from @4nsmiley:.

START YOUR SUNDAY: With a discussion about rural healthcare in the era after the bill President Donald Trump dubbed big and beautiful. From States Newsroom:.

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BIG PLANT: A new soybean crushing facility that owners say brings a $700 million investment to Nebraska’s David City and will support 80 jobs is set to launch commercial operations by the end of August. From @cgonzalez_NE and @NE_Examiner:.

OUTSIDE COMMENTARY: The business future of Nebraska could depend on the selection of the next permanent director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. From Heath Mello, Jason Ball and James Caraway II:.

VOTES TOSSED? The student panel in charge of elections at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invalidated this year’s winning ticket and disregarded the will of UNO’s student voters. From @unothegateway’s Kaitlyn Kelly:.

PROVIDER RATE CUT? Advocates for Nebraskans with autism worry access to services will take a hit as the state cuts Medicaid reimbursement rates for therapies by 28% to 79%. The state says it had paid too much. From @cgonzalez_NE and @NE_Examiner:.

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START YOUR MORNING: With an update on the health of President Donald Trump. From @statesnewsroom and @NE_Examiner:.

MEAT HIM IN O’NEILL: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday celebrated a ceremonial signing of a bill banning the sale and production of lab-grown meat in the state. From @ErinBamer and @NE_Examiner:.

HITTING HOME? Nebraska's U.S. senators voted to cut $9 billion that the federal government had previously approved for international aid and public media. From @4nsmiley and @NE_Examiner:.