From the Governor’s office and Nebraska’s Unicameral
Ideas, proposals, and analysis from Nebraska’s Governor and state senators.
I spent much of last week in Lincoln discussing interim study schedules and meeting with colleagues regarding priority legislation for the next session. On Thursday, the Governor i…
Throughout American history, members of the U.S. Military have embodied courage by laying down their lives in the defense of freedom. From the birth of the republic to modern confl…
This year and for the second year in a row we were faced with a substantial budget shortfall. Last year the shortfall was just over $400 million. This year it was north of $600 mil…
As we submit this newsletter, the Legislature is preparing to adjourn Sine Die. Final Reading of bills was completed on Friday April 10th. While a relatively quiet final day was an…
Let me start this update with a “public service announcement.” The Nebraska State Treasurer is the repository of unclaimed property money. This includes funds from forgotten bank a…
The 109th Nebraska Legislature concluded Friday, April 17, with two key outcomes: passing a balanced budget and upholding the Governor’s vetoes. I was able to get 11 bills passed…
In the face of fire, Nebraskans – once again – proved our grit and came together to protect life, property, and livestock. After a dry winter, high temperatures, and relentless win…
