Nebraska AG sues City of Omaha over minimum wage ordinance

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced he is suing the City of Omaha to enforce Nebraska’s minimum wage law against city ordinance.

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 620

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers on Tuesday announced he is suing the City of Omaha to enforce Nebraska’s minimum wage law against its new city ordinance.

The lawsuit follows one against Lincoln city leaders who passed a similar measure. Hilgers’ office argues the state’s two largest cities are seeking a “power grab” after a supermajority of state lawmakers set a 1.75% annual growth rate for the minimum wage and …

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