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Nebraska’s Attorney General Mike Hilgers is suing Omaha over its new minimum wage law, claiming it’s unconstitutional — a bold move that echoes his previous legal battle against Lincoln. The city council passed the ordinance in July to restore voter-approved wage hikes from 2022, but state lawmakers later revised the plan, slowing increases and lowering rates for younger workers. Hilgers argues cities can’t override state laws, pointing to a prior court ruling that blocked Lincoln’s similar effort. This showdown could reshape power dynamics between local governments and the state legislature on wage policy — with Omaha’s case potentially setting a major legal precedent.

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