A Nebraska state senator weighs in on the debate over developmental disability services — and the responsibility state government has to protect people who depend on those services.
The discussion comes amid growing questions about Nebraska’s interRAI assessment system, funding decisions and the future of developmental disability services.
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Nebraska families are speaking out about changes to developmental disability services, funding cuts, and growing concerns over the state’s handling of care for some of its most vulnerable residents.
Join The Dan Parsons Show LIVE from Omaha as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz hosts a roundtable with parents, caregivers, and service providers affected by Nebraska’s disability services crisis.
The discussion comes amid mounting criticism of Gov. Jim Pillen’s administration over proposed budget cuts, changes to disability assessments, and decisions affecting the services families depend on.
What are families experiencing? Who is accountable? And what would Lynne Walz do differently as governor?
We’ll bring you the conversation and hear directly from the Nebraskans living with the consequences of these policies.
📍 Omaha, Nebraska
📅 Monday, October 12, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m. Central
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Beyond the Headlines.
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How much will President Trump’s diesel fuel policy actually save Nebraska farmers?
Nebraska Farmers Union President John Hansen discusses the policy, while farmer and lieutenant governor candidate Ben Steffen puts the potential savings at just $125.
Is this meaningful relief for farmers facing rising costs, or largely a political gesture?
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Nebraska has spent decades debating property tax relief. So why hasn’t the Legislature found a lasting solution?
At a property tax roundtable hosted by gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz, Nebraska Farmers Union president John Hansen, explains why good ideas aren’t enough. Any plan needs the political consensus to secure 33 votes in the Legislature.
The challenge isn’t just finding a solution. It’s finding enough agreement to make it law.
From The Dan Parsons Show — Beyond the Headlines.
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