How the Border Crisis Harms Nebraska

It’s 965 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska to the border town of Del Rio, Texas. But that doesn’t mean our nation’s border crisis isn’t felt a thousand miles away. The Biden-Harris Administration’s failure to secure our broken southern border has caused a host of issues.

Our Southern Border

Presidents, especially those of different parties, have a history of reversing their predecessor’s policies once they are sworn in. This is not unusual. But a president inheriting a policy with bipartisan support that has helped keep America safe for two years, and choosing to reverse it anyway?

“New House”

My mom spent the first decade and a half of married life keeping house in the century old farmhouse in which my dad had grown up. On the north end of the first floor was the kitchen, heated by an oil burning stove. A pump in the corner provided rain water that had been collected in the cistern.

Community Connection

Time to get the lawn mowers out! There are numerous accidents and hospitalizations each year involving lawn mowers and related tools.

Senator Mark Kolterman

This week, the Nebraska Legislature began debate on LB 873, which was our third attempt this session at providing comprehensive tax cuts to Nebraskans.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month. Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects approximately 10–20% of the general population.

Lawmakers Log-Jammed, Political Intrigue Abounds

With lawmakers log-jammed inside the State Capitol during the waning days of the short 2022 legislative session, the political intrigue outside is bubbling over.

Tips to Spring Clean Your Personal Finances

(StatePoint) Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS has processed and delivered more than $1 billion in refunds so far this year. Whether you’re receiving a tax refund or not, now may be the perfect time to spring clean your personal finances.

“Response to Jesus”

Just a few short months ago many of us celebrated Jesus’ coming to earth as a human baby. We were reminded of the shepherds’ and wise men’s response—that of worshiping the newborn king.

CAPITOL VIEW

Commentary by J.L. Schmidt Statehouse Correspondent Nebraska Press Association Lawmakers Have Passed Some Legislative Measures So Far It’s almost over but the shouting. What, exactly, has the 2022 Nebraska Legislature accomplished so far?