Casey Ricketts has been the commission s interim executive director since January but must wait to see if the board picks her over other outside candidates.
The Nebraska State Patrol bought 10 semi-automatic rifles from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, which was criticized for purchasing the weapons last year.
Gov. Jim Pillen s plan to wipe out nearly 1,000 state jobs could come at a cost for Nebraskans, based on a list of affected positions released by his office.
Harrah s Nebraska in Columbus is expected to open its doors Friday. The state s first fully completed casino will have more than 500 slot machines, 14 table games and a sportsbook.