Fall Has Arrived

BETH’S BITSFall has arrived, or maybe it’s been here a while. Temperatures have been dropping, but then the day I’m writing this (Tuesday) it’s supposed to be 70 degrees. It’s Nebraska, so you never know.

Consumer Alert: Scam Text Message Impersonating Nebraska Department of Revenue

LINCOLN--The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is notifying consumers of a fraudulent text message circulating claiming to be from the Nebraska Department of Revenue.

So Many Books

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKMy kids love to read.I was not that kid growing up. If I’m being honest — and if you ask my mom — there were moments when teachers wondered if I’d ever actually figure out how letters worked. I just didn’t see the point. (How ironic that I now co-own two newspapers.

Standing Up for Nebraska’s Ranchers and Producers

NEBRASKA SENATORAs the farm economy continues to struggle – exacerbated by the ongoing government shutdown – Nebraska’s agricultural producers are feeling the strain. Agriculture is the economic backbone of our state, and when our farmers and ranchers suffer, so does the entire Nebraska economy.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationNovember is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin.

REFLECTION

ALAN’S ANECDOTESI got to see the first Star Wars movie in the theater. Many of my readers are old enough for that to have been possible for them too. The department I work in doesn’t have very many, which means I’m getting older.One of my favorite characters back then was Darth Vader.

Nebraska State Fair Announces 2026 Theme: “It All Happens Here”

The Nebraska State Fair has officially unveiled its 2026 theme: “It All Happens Here.” The theme celebrates the one-of-a-kind experiences, traditions, people, and moments that make the Fair a true showcase of Nebraska pride.

Prescription Drug Donation Program.

REPRESENTING YOUThis week I wanted to share some encouraging and exciting news about the Prescription Drug Donation Program. To recap, in 2024 I introduced LB1035 to create this new program. The state of Nebraska has supported a prescription drug disposal program since 2016.

Nebraska- Only Unicameral Legislative System

REPRESENTING YOUNebraska is unique among states in having the nation’s only unicameral legislative system. The Nebraska Legislature has only one chamber whereas all the other 49 states have a bicameral system. Nebraska’s citizens are commonly referred to as the “second house.

HALLOWEEN MEMORIES

BETH’S BITSHappy Halloween! It’s another holiday so let’s take a trip down memory lane. Maybe you can tell how old I am, if you don’t know already.In my day, we did not have trunk or treats. We went trick or treating door to door.