Dan Osborn staffers infiltrated rival political party, tried to dissolve it

Records obtained by the Flatwater Free Press show an attempt last year to disband Nebraska’s Legal Marijuana NOW Party in an effort to clear the Senate field.

August 21, 2026Updated: August 21, 2026

By Flatwater Free Press

Dan Osborn staffers infiltrated rival political party, tried to dissolve it

Dan Osborn speaks to a group of about 70 people Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Blair Public Library. Osborn is running as an independent for one of Nebraska’s seats in the U.S. Senate.Photo by Rebecca S. Gratz for the Flatwater Free Press

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Dan Osborn staffers infiltrated rival political party, tried to dissolve it

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

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