Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has recently announced a special session of the Nebraska Legislature with the challenge to reduce property taxes. The Governor had
Opinion
Two Economists: Keynes vs. Friedman
Two economists of the 20th century, Milton Friedman and John Maynard Keynes, greatly influenced our attitudes about the role of government in the economy.
Reduce, Reuse And Help Neighbors In Need
Memory jogs all the time some days. On others? Well, I know the feeling of turning around and forgetting where I set my water
State Board of Education June Update
By Elizabeth Tegtmeier District 7 Representative The State Board of Education met in Lincoln on June 7, 2024. One important topic that has concerned
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