From the Governor’s office and Nebraska’s Unicameral
Ideas, proposals, and analysis from Nebraska’s Governor and state senators.
I was pleased to be able to spend some time in North Platte this week, both catching up on work at the Bank and attending events. One of my duties this week was to visit with those…
It seems like a lifetime ago, when COVID turned our lives upside down, yet the consequences for many remain very real. While the shutdowns in much of rural Nebraska may not have be…
Midterm elections consistently draw far fewer voters than years with presidential races. On average since 1980, about 48 percent of voting-age citizens have voted in midterms, comp…
Take Me Home, Country Roads,” musician John Denver’s hit from 1971 became the anthem for the United States Men’s National (Soccer) Team (USMNT) during this summer’s World Cup. Whil…
We have reached the Interim period at the Legislature. Although the Legislature is not in session, senators and staff remain hard at work for their Districts.
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…
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…
