A new Senator from District 40 in northeast Nebraska will go to Lincoln in January. Incumbent Senator Tim Gragert of Creighton decided not to run for re-election.

Candidate Barry DeKay of Niobrara says he is hearing about a lot of issues…..

DeKay says property tax rebates passed by the legislature appear to be having some effects….

DeKay says there are other steps state government could take to ease the pressure on property taxes….

DeKay faces Keith Kube of Crofton in the November election.