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"I anticipate the process to be completed by our August meeting," Chairman Dennis Lee said before the board went into executive session.
Casey Ricketts has been the commission's interim executive director since January but must wait to see if the board picks her over other outside candidates.
The Nebraska State Patrol bought 10 semi-automatic rifles from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, which was criticized for purchasing the weapons last year.
Gov. Jim Pillen's plan to wipe out nearly 1,000 state jobs could come at a cost for Nebraskans, based on a list of affected positions released by his office.
Harrah's Nebraska in Columbus is expected to open its doors Friday. The state's first fully completed casino will have more than 500 slot machines, 14 table games and a sportsbook.