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JANA HUGHES

JANA HUGHES

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Cleanup Bills Advance

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
We are finally seeing some bills come out of committees and onto the legislative floor. Many of these are called “cleanup” bills to fix text and clarify existing laws, to remove outdated language or to extend dates for ongoing programs.
Beth Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News.

Beth Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News.

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State Wrestling Experience

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
I had a busy weekend. First my daughter and I went to the Blake Shelton concert. It was good, but not my favorite. Almost no one can compare to Reba in country music, in my opinion. My daughter changed her mind about going at the last minute, but we made her go anyway.
Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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Fix the Playoff System

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. The playoff system for high school sports in the state of Nebraska is broken. This week Osceola boys are traveling to Lincoln for the D2-3 Subdistrict. The opening round games are being played at Parkview Christian, the host school.
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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Talking Property Taxes

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Reflecting an ongoing frustration across Nebraska, a common theme has emerged here in the Legislature with quite a few bills having been introduced to address property taxes in our state.
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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School Finance Meets Property Tax Relief

J. L. Schmidt - Capitol View
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
His predecessor spent eight years pushing property tax relief. Now, Governor Jim Pillen wants to clearly tie said property tax relief to school finance. It’s up to the Legislature to figure out how to make that work. Lawmakers are used to people complaining about their property taxes.
Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D. is part of The Prairie Doc team of physicians and currently practices internal medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc at www.prairiedoc.org.

Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D. is part of The Prairie Doc team of physicians and currently practices internal medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc at www.prairiedoc.org.

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‘Is All High Blood Pressure Hypertension?’

Prairie Doc® Perspectives By Kelly Evans-hullinger
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Many people find themselves being told, “your blood pressure is pretty high today!” You might be at the dentist’s office for a filling, in the emergency room getting stitches after an avocado mishap, or maybe you’re at your annual physical appointment.
Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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Naps Do a Body Good

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
I don’t know about you, but I love taking a good nap. Sometimes on a Sunday afternoon I will run away from my four children after lunch and go hide in my bed.
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 Can’t Buy Votes

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
When I was in grade school, I hatched a plan to run for student government. I thought someone could get elected by promising everyone free pizza or ice cream on Fridays. I don’t think I was serious, but I shared the idea with some friends and they said it was a bad idea. They were right.