Ballot petition list in Nebraska demonstrates current political rumbling
A host of political petitions to place issues on the ballot are stirring, but only a few are likely to qualify for the general election.
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A host of political petitions to place issues on the ballot are stirring, but only a few are likely to qualify for the general election.
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