Op-ed: Nebraska legislators accomplished a lot this spring. Now we're looking ahead to 2027 Kathleen Kauth Jun 1, 2026 Jun 1, 2026 0 × Here's how you can submit letters to the Public Pulse opinion section. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Last month, my fellow senators and I finished another legislative session at the state capitol in Lincoln.kAm|F49 @7 E96 2EE6?E:@? 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