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Nebraska’s Attorney General is suing Lincoln over its new minimum wage law, claiming it violates state law and the state constitution by letting the city override state-set wage growth rates. The city’s inflation-tied ordinance directly clashes with recent state legislation, sparking a legal battle over who holds authority—state lawmakers or local governments. If Lincoln wins, it could pave the way for other cities to set their own wages, potentially raising costs statewide as businesses scramble to adjust. The case could reshape the balance of power between local and state governments on economic policy.

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