Nebraska Attorney General Sues City of Lincoln over Minimum Wage Ordinance

Nebraska AG sues city of Lincoln over minimum wage rule at odds with state law

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers. March 4, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilger announced Thursday he is suing the city of Lincoln over its recently passed minimum wage rule that set a different rate than the state’s.  Hilger said the ordinance violates state law and that the city is out of step with its authority. The attorney general argues in a press release that Lincoln’s “unconstitutio…

Nebraska attorney general files lawsuit against Lincoln over minimum wage ordinance

The Nebraska attorney general calls the Lincoln minimum wage ordinance "unconstitutional."

Nebraska AG Hilgers sues Lincoln over minimum wage ordinance

The lawsuit, announced Thursday, seeks to enjoin the ordinance, which Hilgers called "unconstitutional," from taking effect.

Nebraska attorney general sues City of Lincoln over minimum wage ordinance

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced Thursday that he sued the City of Lincoln over its minimum wage ordinance.

Nebraska Attorney General sues Lincoln over minimum wage ordinance

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has sued the City of Lincoln over its minimum wage ordinance.The lawsuit asks the courts to stop what Hilgers calls "the

Nebraska Attorney General Sues City of Lincoln Over Its Minimum Wage Ordinance - KFOR FM 101.5 1240 AM

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers on Thursday, June 18, 2026 addressing the media about filing a lawsuit against the City of Lincoln and their minimum wage ordinance passed on May 11, 2026. (Courtesy of Nebraska Attorney General/YouTube)LINCOLN–(KFOR June 18)–Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers on Thursday morning announced he has sued the City of Lincoln over its unconstitutional minimum wage ordinance. The lawsuit asks the courts to st…