Editorial: NE State Racing Commission must operate within its limited authority

It’s a fundamental principle of government that regulatory bodies have limited powers. The regulations they set must operate strictly within the boundaries set by law by elected legislators. Without such respect for proper authority, regulators could claim unbounded powers. The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has made that point repeatedly to the Nebraska Racing Commission, but the commission majority continues to reject it. The point of disagreement is the commission’s approval of pari-mutuel wagering machines.

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