Governor & Unicameral Voices

It is that dreaded Tax Day again where we are expected to apply rules laid out in the 6,871 pages of the U.S. Federal Tax Code and 1,271 pages of the Nebraska Tax Code. And whether…

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…

We have reached the final full week of the second half of the 109th Legislature. After this week, we are scheduled to return on Friday, April 17, to vote on any final legislation o…

The Nebraska Legislature is in the final stretch of our 60-day session. We have considered a large number of bills this past week. I’ll highlight some of those that have advanced a…

Valentine is stepping up to solve a problem that many rural communities face: a shortage of childcare. Families, local leaders, and churches are working together to fill the gap, s…

We have reached the midpoint of the Legislative session and the time for Senators, Committees and the Speaker to designate their priority bills has expired. In the next week, we wi…