Let the players play — and the fans behave

Let the players play — and the fans behaveREPORTER’S NOTEBOOKOne of the highlights of my job is getting to see a lot of high school sports.In my short time in Nebraska, I’ve had the privilege of covering state playoffs in football, volleyball, softball, and basketball.

Nebraska workers receive another wage increase because of Initiative 433 Effective January 1, 2026

LINCOLN, NE – Thursday, Nebraska’s minimum wage increased for workers across the state to $15.00/hour. Starting on January 1, 2027, Nebraska’s minimum wage will be adjusted every year to account for cost of living increases.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

ALAN’S ANECDOTESOver the past few days, a couple of people have asked me what I thought about the military action in Venezuela. I have mixed thoughts.

250 Years = 250 Inspirational People

BETH’S BITSThis isAmerica’s 250th birthday. The USAgained our independence in 1776, which was 250 years ago. This is our nation’s Semiquincentennial year. I noticed on a social media post that someone is doing 250 blog posts on historic figures.

Representing You

NEBRASKA SENATORThe Christmas season is about joy, peace, and spending time with family. We decorate our homes with festive lights. We embrace the traditions that make this time of year so special. We share meals with loved ones. We celebrate our blessings.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationSEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder associated with episodes of depression and related to seasonal variations of light.

Representing You

REPRESENTING YOUI learn something new every day while serving in the Nebraska Legislature. Many issues come to light during the hearings and floor debate on the hundreds of bills that are introduced each session.

Reporters Notebook

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKEvery year around this time, we all make the same mistake.We start talking about New Year’s resolutions.I know how this works because I do it every year.

Representing You

NEBRASKA SENATORChristmas is nearly upon us, but in The Good Life, the spirit of the season lasts all month long. You may recall that last year I featured our state’s Christmas City of Minden in my Christmas column.

Multispecies lottery permit applications accepted beginning Jan. 2

Applications for multispecies Super Tag and Combo lottery permits will be accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning Jan. 2, 2026.