Opinion

Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

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You’re the Second House

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Each year March heralds the coming of spring, which means the Nebraska State Basketball Tournaments and March Madness are just around the corner.All these wonderful events bring participation from Nebraskans across our great state. March also coincides with a lot of activity in the Unicameral.
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Community Connection

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information March is Hemophilia Awareness Month – Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency in one of the blood clotting factors. Hemophilia A accounts for about 80% of all hemophilia cases.

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“Fearing Death Can Cause Suffering”

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
When in life does one come to confront the tough truth that each of us will eventually die? In my years as an internist caring for young and old alike, some people understand this early, and some people never get it. In denying death, we intensify our fear of it.
Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News.

Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News.

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My Time at Our Southern Border

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
This weekend, I had the opportunity to visit our southern border and see firsthand the chaos occurring there. Our trip to the Rio Grande Valley reaffirmed that what is going on at our border is nothing short of a national security crisis.
Pete Ricketts represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read his column each week in the Polk County News.

Pete Ricketts represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read his column each week in the Polk County News.

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I’m Honored to Serve Nebraskans

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
It’s been a little over one month since I swore the oath of office to become a United States Senator for the great state of Nebraska. My primary mission is simple: to advance Nebraska’s interests and bring commonsense, conservative values to Washington.
J.L. Schmidt has been covering Nebraska government and politics since 1979. He has been a registered Independent for more than 20 years.

J.L. Schmidt has been covering Nebraska government and politics since 1979. He has been a registered Independent for more than 20 years.

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Senator’s Filibuster Antics Hurting Legislature’s Image

J. L. Schmidt - Capitol View
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
It has been 35 years since members of the Nebraska Legislature had a pay raise and 17 years since term limits took effect. If lawmakers are wondering why, they simply need to check the actions of some of their colleagues.
RICK HOLTZ

RICK HOLTZ

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What is Your Legacy?

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
March Madness is upon us. No, not that March Madness. Those brackets and that tournament won’t start for a few more weeks — although I admit I love the final weeks of college basketball as the talking heads begin debating who gets in, who is left out and who should have been left out.
BETH SPARROW

BETH SPARROW

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Technology Troubles

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
We recently purchased new computers. Our computers were ten years old and we recently found out were not supported by an application we regularly use. We figured “not supported” meant we could still use it, but wouldn’t be able to call for any support.
Alan Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column, Alan’s Anecdotes, each week in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

Alan Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column, Alan’s Anecdotes, each week in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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You Get What You Pay For

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Old adages carry so much wisdom. The adage “You get what you pay for” is one of them. Generally speaking, it means that you spend more on an item of better quality. Of course there are exceptions, but it’s a good rule to go by.
DEB FISCHER

DEB FISCHER

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The Highlight of My Job

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Constituents often ask me in person or in their letters what my favorite part of serving as your Senator is. I always give the same answer: returning to Nebraska and hearing directly from you, my fellow Nebraskans. That is what I did this past week while the Senate was in recess.