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From the Governor’s office and Nebraska’s Unicameral

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

What is socialism?
Nance County JournalLast week

What is socialism?

Socialism is a system in which the government controls the economy, owns major businesses and tries to make everyone equal by taking from some people and giving to others. In pract…

By Loren LippincottState Senator
Loren Lippincott
Honoring Nebraska's Korean War Veterans
Nebraska Legislature6 days ago

Honoring Nebraska's Korean War Veterans

I spent much of last week working in Lincoln, but I made a special trip back to North Platte on Friday morning to take part in the “Recognition Coin” presentation for area Korean W…

By Mike JacobsonState Senator
Mike Jacobson
District 24 Country Roads
Heart Land BeatLast week

District 24 Country Roads

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…

By Jana HughesState Senator
Jana Hughes
Senators and staff remain hard at work
pawnee-republicanLast month

Senators and staff remain hard at work

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.

By Bob HallstromState Senator
Bob Hallstrom
Myron Dorn Weekly Update
Facebook3 months ago

Myron Dorn Weekly Update

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…

By Myron DornState Senator
Myron Dorn
A Session of Action and Vetoes
Chadron Radio3 months ago

A Session of Action and Vetoes

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…

By Tanya StorerState Senator
Tanya Storer
Building a Historic Comeback Story
Office of Governor Jim Pillen3 months ago

Building a Historic Comeback Story

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…

By Jim PillenGovernor
Jim Pillen