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Stop Communist Spying, Deter Chinese Aggression

Stop Communist Spying, Deter Chinese Aggression

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Stop Communist Spying, Deter Chinese Aggression

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
NEBRASKA SENATORLast week, we learned of an incident at Offutt Air Force Base. A Chinese national was arrested and charged with illegally photographing the military installation. He photographed sensitive aircraft like the RC-135 and E-4B.
BETH SPARROW

BETH SPARROW

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Inspirational People #71-75

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Back to regularly scheduled programming this week. Should I take a note from the Osceola 5th graders, and pick one of their “famous” people they portrayed at the wax museum? There were definitely some inspirational people included. There aren’t many notable national weeks to choose from this week.
Rick Holtz

Rick Holtz

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Holy Free Books, Batman!

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
I am not the biggest reader — which might sound strange for someone who works with words for a living. The jokes write themselves.If I’m being honest, I don’t remember the last time I read a book cover to cover. I skim newspapers, I read for work, but sitting down with a novel? It’s been a while.
Limiting Principles

Limiting Principles

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Limiting Principles

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
In the last few years, I’ve written a message for graduates. I’ll do that again this year. The difference is that this year one of those graduates will be my son. So, it takes on a deeper meaning for me. I think he has heard everything I have to say a time or two. But does he believe it?
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announces the State of Nebraska’s Korean War veteran recognition initiative. “We can never fully repay the men and women who have fought to protect our freedoms and way of life, but we can make sure we thank them and recognize them for their service,” said Gov. Pillen.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announces the State of Nebraska’s Korean War veteran recognition initiative. “We can never fully repay the men and women who have fought to protect our freedoms and way of life, but we can make sure we thank them and recognize them for their service,” said Gov. Pillen.

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Gov. Pillen, NDVA Announce Korean War Veteran Recognition Program

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
LINCOLN — On Monday, Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert announced a state initiative to recognize Nebraska’s living Korean War veterans with a specially minted challenge coin.

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MEN’S HEALTH

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Approximately 299,000 U. S. men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024. Prostate cancer is a common, but usually slow growing cancer. For the general population, one in nine American men will have prostate cancer during his lifetime.
BOMBS AWAY!

BOMBS AWAY!

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BOMBS AWAY!

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
ALAN’S ANECDOTESLast week my wife went to a trade conference. That evening she told me about it. She said I would be interested in it because one speaker talked about the use of artificial intelligence in journalism. She was right.
Legislature Succeeds in Passing a Balanced Budget

Legislature Succeeds in Passing a Balanced Budget

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Legislature Succeeds in Passing a Balanced Budget

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUThis year and for the second year in a row we were faced with a substantial budget shortfall. Last year the shortfall was just over $400 million. This year it was north of $600 million. Despite this, the Legislature succeeded in passing a balanced budget.