OMAHA— Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn met with Omaha-area small business owners Tuesday to discuss economic challenges facing their businesses. Owners cited inflation, rising operating costs, and reduced consumer spending as major concerns, while some also pointed to fears within immigrant and LGBTQ communities affecting customer traffic.

Osborn said rising costs tied to the conflict with Iran and increasing expenses for farmers are among voters' biggest concerns. He argued that breaking up concentrated corporate power and monopolies would help restore a fairer market. Osborn, who is challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, also criticized the political system as corrupt and frustrating. Republicans continue to attack Osborn as a "fake independent," while he maintains his campaign is focused on standing up for ordinary workers and small businesses. He must collect enough signatures by Aug. 3 to qualify for Nebraska's Nov. 3 general election ballot.

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