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Mike Hilgers is the Nebraska Attorney General. He will write a monthly column that will be published in the Polk County News

Mike Hilgers is the Nebraska Attorney General. He will write a monthly column that will be published in the Polk County News

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Getting to Work for Nebraska

Mike Hilgers
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
On January 5, 2023, I took the oath of office to become the 33rd Attorney General serving the great State of Nebraska. By taking the oath, I joined the “people’s law firm,” teaming up with the professionals already hard at work representing Nebraskans across the 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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Critics Question Sustainability of Governor’s Proposed Tax and Education Plan

J. L. Schmidt - Capitol View
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The new governor says his proposed tax cuts are historic. Critics say they are not sustainable. Rookie mistake by the pig farmer politician who is backed by his Republican party and most of the 32 Republicans in the Nebraska Legislature. Maybe it’s all of them, I haven’t taken a poll.
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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Round and Round We Go

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Last week the Nebraska State Highway Commission received an update on the status of the U.S. 81 construction project.
Beth Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News.

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

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Amazon Smile

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Amazon announced this week that their Amazon Smile for charitable donations will be ending on February 20. Instead they are putting their charitable donations to building affordable housing, and Amazon Future Engineer. What this means is charitable organizations will no longer receive these dollars.
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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Safety First

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
When I talk about computer concepts, I try to relate them to real life examples. It helps people understand what is happening in the magic boxes many of us have on our desks. Today I’m going to talk about a computer security concept using a driving example.
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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I’ve Been Busy So Far

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Hello District 24! My first few weeks in the Unicameral has seen myself and my fellow freshman Senators sworn into office, the inauguration of a new Governor, the appointment of a new United States Senator and the introduction of more than 800 bills!
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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Should We Consider a 2-House Legislature?

J. L. Schmidt - Capitol View
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Every session of the Nebraska Legislature features what promises to be a real clunker of a bill. This year’s prizewinner — so far — is a proposal to change from a unicameral to a two-house Legislature.
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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Supporting Life

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
This past Friday, thousands of Americans traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the national March for Life.
Jim Pillen is governor of Nebraska. Read his column each week in the Polk County News.

Jim Pillen is governor of Nebraska. Read his column each week in the Polk County News.

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Cut Taxes, Invest in Our Kids

Jim Pillen
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Our current tax system fails Nebraskans and needs reform now. For too long, our tax code has not been competitive. We rank 29th in the country for personal income tax rate and 32nd for business income tax rate. And as all Nebraskans know, we have some of the highest property taxes in the country.