Aaron Sanderford

TRUMP ENDORSES RICKETTS: President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., in a still-hypothetical midterm race against former labor leader Dan Osborn, a nonpartisan who has had some Democratic support. From @4nsmiley and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/BBSolVwABn

SNAP BACK? A Bellevue state senator’s bill to remove a lifetime ban on public food assistance for Nebraskans convicted of drug felonies advanced Thursday despite resistance from a fellow Sarpy County lawmaker. From @cgonzalez_NE and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/9jRtWVGzzd

Trump weighs in on Ricketts.

Pete Ricketts @PeteRicketts

President Trump’s success in office is proof that conservative leadership matters. I look forward to working with @realDonaldTrump to continue advancing the America First agenda! https://t.co/S64KsvAYQ8

A PLACE TO STAY: A 27-room hotel and events center with a restaurant, spaces for readings and art classes and a two-story loft, is the latest addition to the historic structures enhancing Willa Cather’s hometown. From @PaulHammelNE and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/DYJskiMqcP

DOING IT AGAIN? Former Nebraska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn is statistically tied with U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., in a new poll for a potential second run, according to Osborn’s exploratory committee. From @4nsmiley and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/HFxxd6OTus

DRUG DONATIONS: A week after stripping about $530,000 each year for Nebraska to partner with an Iowa nonprofit for a prescription drug donation program for low-income Nebraskans, all funding has been restored. From @ZachWendling2 and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/ALljZ000f0

RT @4nsmiley: New: I just asked Rep. Don Bacon why he voted for Wednesday's budget blueprint, which in the rules prevents future votes on r…

ICYMI: The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce has a new leader. From @cgonzalez_NE and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/rQ6Sa2q9Ma

LICENSE PLATES: From my brief time in government, one truism rang. If you talk or write about license plates, Nebraskans pay attention. Well, @ZachWendling2 wrote about license plates, and you'll want to read. From @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/IeNRb8fXvj

TARIFF PUSH: @RepDonBacon proposes requiring the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing or increasing tariffs, limiting the duration of tariffs to 60 days without approval, and lets Congress end tariffs. From @4nsmiley and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/MrEbatJA9d

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Former State Sen. Justin Wayne expects the new facility to help level the playing field for families in North Omaha who have not had the same access to higher levels of youth sports as other more affluent areas. From @cgonzalez_NE: https://t.co/MNWqKTS8iV

START YOUR THURSDAY: With a look at the Nebraska Legislature’s approach to limiting social media and cellphone use by young people in the state. From @ZachWendling2 and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/XibEVoLkpX

TARIFF POWER: Nebraska Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon unveiled legislation this week to claw back Congress’ authority on tariffs from the White House.  From @4nsmiley and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/MrEbatJA9d

SPORTS COMPLEX: Groundwork is underway for what officials said will be the first tournament-style youth sports facility in northeast Omaha — launched with $45 million in federal and state dollars. From @cgonzalez_NE and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/MNWqKTSG8t

SCHOOL PHONE BAN: State lawmakers are one debate away from adopting two bills backed by Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen meant to increase online safety for minors and curb student phone use at school. From @ZachWendling2 and @NE_Examiner: https://t.co/XibEVoLSfv

STATE PROBE: A plane ticket for a “romantic” partner and other “suspected improprieties” turned the State Auditor’s spotlight on a small nonprofit whose board is appointed by the governor and supports Nebraskans with disabilities. From @cgonzalez_NE: https://t.co/VIqrFpP9Q5

WINNER-TAKE-ALL FAILS: The Nebraska Legislature killed a bill seeking to alter how the state awards Electoral College votes for president after Republicans in the nonpartisan body failed to secure enough votes to overcome a filibuster. From @4nsmiley: https://t.co/n24qoGRrB4