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Artificial Intelligence · MinnesotaOver the last year or more, several states have passed legislation restricting the use of AI in political ads or requiring that it be disclosed. (Getty Images)Members of the U.S. Senate are sounding the alarm about the threat that artificial intelligence poses to elections through its ability to deceive voters. But the prospects for legislation that can meaningfully address the problem appear uncertain. In a Wednesday hearing, the Senate Rules C…See the Story
With GOP opposed, U.S. Senate panel advances bills to combat AI in elections • Nebraska Examiner
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Republican Party · WashingtonNebraska Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Also pictured, from left, are Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, Missouri Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt and Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected efforts to roll back guidance from the Treasury Department regarding how state and local governments can spend funding approved …See the Story
U.S. Senate GOP tries to block states from spending some of their COVID relief cash • Nebraska Examiner
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Maryland · MarylandSome Republicans question whether the federal government should pick up the full tab for a state tollway, which provides revenue to Maryland alone.See the Story
Congressional panel debates who should foot the bill for rebuilding Key Bridge - Maryland Matters
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Omaha, Nebraska · OmahaIt remains too close to determine the top two candidates for the Nebraska Legislature's north-central Omaha District 13 seat. Nick Batter, left, had a significant lead at about 38%. The next two in the race were separated by five votes as of the end of Tuesday, May 14, with about 23% each: Ashlei Spivey, center, and Tracy Hightower-Henne. Matthew Clough, a fourth candidate, received 15% of the votes tallied. (Photos courtesy of the candidates; C…See the Story
Omaha saw narrowest primary elections for Nebraska Legislature, with a recount possible • Nebraska Examiner
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US Postal Service · NebraskaNebraska's congressional delegation, from left, U.S. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer and U.S. Rep. Mike Flood on Monday, June 19, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — Nebraska’s U.S. senators are celebrating a pause in a plan to move Nebraska’s mail processing operations from North Platte to Denver. U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, both Republicans, welcomed …See the Story
Fischer, Ricketts celebrate pause in USPS plan to transfer Nebraska mail operations to Denver • Nebraska Examiner
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Senate · Grand IslandOMAHA — If blue-collar, nonpartisan candidate Dan Osborn gets elected to the U.S Senate this fall, he will do it without the help of the Nebraska Democratic PartySee the Story
Dan Osborn spurns Democrats, other parties whose help he sought in Senate race
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Nebraska · NebraskaCongressional delegation comes to the rescue of mobile homes in this area at Swanson Reservoir near Trenton, on land currently owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which manages the lake. (Courtesy of Jason Frederick/Hitchcock County News)LINCOLN — Nebraska’s congressional delegation is coming to the rescue of a group of cabin owners at two reservoirs near McCook. On Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, along with U.S. Rep. …See the Story
Bill introduced to allow lakeside cabins to remain at two southwest Nebraska reservoirs • Nebraska Examiner
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Republican Party · BeatriceOMAHA — After months of sound and fury from an active group of partisans, GOP primary voters in Nebraska’s most competitive congressional district sided with the man they know, U.S.See the Story
Bacon beats back Frei in GOP primary test; Vargas awaits
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