Legacy Topic: Elections

Midnight was the filing deadline for "super" political action committees to reveal where all the big money flowing into the 2012 presidential campaigns is coming from. But still, it could be a while before we know the names of donors.

In Nebraska, where agriculture is booming right now, farmers say they aren't worried about possible changes or even if the decades-old direct subsidies disappear altogether. They just want the cuts in farm programs to be fair and equitable.

Forget about slot machines and blackjack. Las Vegas visitors are increasingly coming to the city to shop, eat and party at the pool.

President Obama plans to build much of his election-year policy agenda around carrots and sticks. But commentator Amity Shlaes that plan could backfire.

Nevadans have been risk-takers, and sometimes losers, since the days of the Comstock Lode.

The two states are vastly different in their economies. What they are concerned about, and what they're looking for in this upcoming election.

Risk-averse Nebraskans avoided the housing bust and -- thanks to high crop prices -- many are thriving.

How employees at one Nebraska manufacturer pulled together to survive recession, and now the future seems brighter than ever.

The "Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow" super PAC filed with the Federal Election Commission today.

Armed with a smartphone and a special app from Square, fundraisers can collect credit card donations on the spot.