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From the Governor’s office and Nebraska’s Unicameral

Ideas, proposals, and analysis from Nebraska’s Governor and state senators.

From the Legislative Desk of Senator Mike Jacobson
Nebraska Legislature5 days ago

From the Legislative Desk of Senator Mike Jacobson

The legislative session began last Wednesday with some extra twists. The hearing regarding Senator McKeon’s possible expulsion is scheduled for Monday, January 12, at 9:00 a.m. Dur…

By Mike JacobsonState Senator
Mike Jacobson
Senator Jana Hughes Weekly Column
Heart Land BeatLast week

Senator Jana Hughes Weekly Column

Greetings from the first week of the 2nd Session of the 109th Legislature. It is hard for me to believe that I’m starting year number 4 serving as your State Senator. This session…

By Jana HughesState Senator
Jana Hughes
From Pasture to Policy
Chadron RadioLast week

From Pasture to Policy

Amidst the focus on the looming budget shortfall, there is some good news to share. Nebraska recently received notification that we have been awarded $218.5 million dollars through…

By Tanya StorerState Senator
Tanya Storer
Looking to next year
pawnee-republican3 weeks ago

Looking to next year

As the year draws to a close, we are busy with holiday preparations. Our children are returning home for Christmas, and LuRae and I just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary.The…

By Bob HallstromState Senator
Bob Hallstrom
The Law of Unintended Consequences
Grand Island IndependentLast month

The Law of Unintended Consequences

In a polarized era, it (the filibuster) disproportionately benefits parties with narrower agendas while frustrating broader public mandates...

By Loren LippincottState Senator
Loren Lippincott