Nebraska lawmakers v. lobbyists end-of-session basketball tradition returns; lobbyists win 43-22

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: April 11, 2026

Words: 881

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — With just one day left in Nebraska’s 2026 legislative session, some state senators took to the basketball court against registered lobbyists in the return of a tradition that has been off and on for decades.

Lobbyists took the upper hand, 43-22, but lobbyists, senators, legislative staff and members of the public said the tradition is deeper than any score or who won the “Rotunda Ball Champion” trophy.

Rather, it’s a chance to …

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