ELKHORN- Two lawyers are competing to replace the term-limited Sen. Lou Ann Linehan in representing District 39, which includes Elkhorn, Waterloo, and part of west Omaha. Tony Sorrentino, 70, has a background in health insurance and finance, while Allison Heimes, 33, works on immigration.

Linehan has focused much of her legislative energy on untying the property tax overhaul and public school funding in Nebraska. Sorrentino sees himself as well positioned to pick up that mission. He has worked as a certified public accountant and attorney, advising businesses about employee benefits. He spent 32 years in leadership positions at SilverStone Group, a large insurance brokerage, and still runs a small consulting firm.

Heimes wants to create incentives for new college graduates in the mental health field to stay in Nebraska and ease licensing restrictions for those moving from out-of-state. She would also push for investment in crisis response programs and boost partnerships with nonprofits.

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