Middle East War Hits Nebraska Energy
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The "Middle East War Hits Nebraska Energy" podcast episode explores how global conflict and inflation are shaping candidate platforms across Nebraska's 2026 elections. At the federal level, candidates like Pete Ricketts (R) and Adrian Smith (R) advocate for year-round E15 biofuels, clean fuel tax credits, and nuclear power expansion to lower fuel costs, while opponents like Dan Osborn (I) and Chris Backemeyer (D) emphasize diplomatic solutions, tariff relief, and reducing input costs for rural producers. At the state level, Gov. Jim Pillen (R) and Lynne Walz (D) focus on protecting public power ratepayers, debating ratepayer protections and local environmental controls to shield rural households from utility rate hikes driven by AI data centers and grid infrastructure upgrades.
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