The nine members chosen for the committee include five Republicans, like Ricketts, and four Democrats. Only four senators are from Douglas and Sarpy counties, the area covered by the Saint Francis contract, and one voted against creating the committee. On Tuesday morning, Cavanaugh vowed to "keep talking until there's a shift." But she relinquished the microphone by afternoon, following promising negotiations involving Hilgers and others. Both she and Hilgers declined to comment until the agreement was solidified.

Source: Daily Sun April 14, 2021 13:30 UTC