LIZ ROMERO, COZAD LOCAL
As registered voters prepare for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election, they will be asked to decide more than which candidates should hold public office. Four statewide proposals will also appear on the ballot, addressing online sports wagering, school athletics and term limits for state senators.
According to the Nebraska Secretary of State's Office, three proposals were placed on the ballot through the initiative petition process, while a fourth was referred to voters by the Nebraska Legislature.
For voters unfamiliar with the legal language used in ballot questions, understanding what a vote FOR or AGAINST would accomplish can be confusing.
The following explanations break down each proposal in everyday language.
Initiative Measure 440 — Online Sports Wagering Author…