Nebraska lawmakers, lobbyists held a charity basketball game to raise money for wildfire relief efforts in western Nebraska. The game was held after a busy legislative session where lawmakers were focused on final bills and emotional speeches on the legislative floor. The match-up was part of a tradition of camaraderie between state senators and lobbyists, a tradition that began before the COVID-19 pandemic. The players donned jerseys and competed in a spirited contest, aiming to raise funds for the wildfire relief effort. The event followed a day of work on final legislation and paid tribute to senators who have been term-limited.