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For more than 40 years, Mike Browne’s two sons have required around-the-clock care because of profound developmental disabilities and severe autism. Now, a new state assessment says they’re suddenly “less disabled.”

In this emotional message, Browne explains why he believes Nebraska’s new disability assessment system is producing results that don’t match reality—not just for his family, but for more than 700 families across the state.

He is calling on Governor Jim Pillen to pause the current assessment process, restore families to their previous level of care, and fix or replace the assessment tool before more vulnerable Nebraskans are harmed.

Browne urges viewers to sign the petition through the Disability Alliance of Nebraska and help ensure that individuals with profound disabilities receive the services they need.

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Ben Steffen, a farmer from Humboldt, and running mate for Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz, discusses Nebraska’s shift from a $1.2 billion surplus to a $1 billion deficit over four years.

In this clip, the campaign critiques Governor Jim Pillen’s property tax plans and calls for bipartisan economic solutions.

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Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Lynn Walz takes the stage in Elkhorn to announce her running mate for Lieutenant Governor: Humboldt farmer and community leader Ben Steffen. Dan was on the ground for the announcement — and caught up with both candidates afterward for a few unscripted questions on agriculture, data centers, and the rural healthcare crisis.

Steffen shares his own story — four generations on the family dairy farm, decades of local service on the school board and county planning commission, and the effort that helped save his hometown nursing home from closing. Together, the two lay out the case against the current administration’s handling of the state budget, and take questions on the issues hitting Nebraska families hardest right now.

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0:00 The Announcement
0:00 Who is Ben Steffen
0:00 The Case Against the Current Administration
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Is Nebraska’s election security about to change? Republican nominee for Secretary of State, Scott Petersen, is campaigning on ending vote-by-mail and turning Nebraska into a “MAGA state”—but 89% of Nebraskans say they feel the current system is already secure.

Here is a quick look at the race getting national attention.

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Dan Parsons breaks down the three biggest stories shaping Nebraska politics today in under three minutes.

In this episode:
Lincoln’s Charter Overhaul: Good Government Lincoln has submitted signatures to reshape city elections, sparking a major debate over voter eligibility and local governance.

The Secretary of State Race: We dive into the controversial campaign of Republican nominee Scott Petersen. We look at his calls to end vote-by-mail and his promise to turn Nebraska into a “MAGA state,” set against new polling that shows 89% of Nebraskans feel their elections are already secure.

Beyond the Headlines: Catch our new weekly feature on The Dan Parsons Show, Why It Matters, where we cut through the noise to explain the real-world impact of the headlines—starting with the debate over AI data centers.

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Watch our latest deep dive on AI data centers here: https://youtu.be/xQZ1GFr_Y_c

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Politics makes strange bedfellows—especially when big money and major economic deals are on the line in Nebraska! 🤝💰

When major economic interests take center stage, the usual partisan playbook gets thrown right out the window. Who is teaming up, and more importantly, what does this mean for the future of our state?

👇 What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!

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