By Elizabeth Tegtmeier District 7 Representative The State Board of Education met in Lincoln on June 7, 2024. One important topic that has concerned
Opinion
Internship Opportunities for Nebraska’s Future Leaders
Last summer, my team and I launched our internship program in Nebraska and Washington. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed 23 young professionals into
Independence Day: A Call for Renewed Patriotism
Patriotism is on the decline. You’ve all seen the news coverage of athletes kneeling during our national anthem, activists burning American flags, and street
Reflections for the Week of June 24-28
Police: ∙ Finalized conditional offers for two police officers. ∙ Met with HR about testing for sergeant/lieutenant and other payroll/process discussions. ∙ Callout: Home
Retirement? What’s That?!?
I turned 65 years of age two days ago. For the past year or so, several people have asked me when I am going
Fourth of July: Hot or Not?
Happy Fourth of July! This is normally one of the warmer times of year for us. Our average high is 87 degrees, but it’s
Fiscal Governance
The annual process to approve federal government spending requires Congress to pass and the president to sign 12 bills into law before the start
My Country ‘Tis of Thee
Odd bits of memory come to us as we age. The latest ear worm is an ad from my youth. “See the USA in
Politics Yield Bad Border Policy
Illegal immigration is not a victimless crime. An influx of illegal immigrants can drive down wages for working Americans, drive up drug and human
Doing the People’s Work: Property Tax Reform
Over the past few weeks, Nebraskans across the state have begun receiving their property valuation notices. The common reaction to those statements can be