BELLEVUE—State Sen. Rita Sanders announced she will step down as chair of Nebraska’s Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee in 2027 to pursue work on natural resources, energy and artificial intelligence. State Sens. Bob Andersen and Victor Rountree, both Air Force veterans, are seeking to replace her, emphasizing election integrity, veterans’ services and government accountability. The committee is expected to play a significant role in election policy alongside newly elected Secretary of State Scott Petersen. Lawmakers will select committee leadership when the legislative session begins January 6.

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