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.

Sometimes I Feel Lost

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKIt’s easy to get lost and not know how to get back.One of the perks of my job — if you can call it that — is all the driving I do to cover our area teams. After a few seasons, I’ve learned how to get almost anywhere.

Gov. Pillen Provides Statement After Judge Denies Temporary Injunction for WEC

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after Red Willow County District Judge Patrick Heng denied a request for a temporary injunction in a lawsuit aimed at preventing the State from converting the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) to an ICE detention facility.

Nebraska Deserves Better Than Washington Gridlock

NEBRASKA SENATORAs we approach one month since Senate Democrats shut down the federal government, Senate Republicans continue to fight to end the stalemate and reopen the government for theAmerican people. Meanwhile, Democrats have voted more than a dozen times to keep it closed.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationIt is that time of the year when coughs, colds and the flu seem to spread easily. Here are some tips to staying healthy this winter.· Wash your hands frequently using soap and water for at least 15 – 20 seconds.

Learning Gratitude

ALAN’S ANECDOTESLast week I talked about going out at night trying to see comets. I wasn’t able to see any, so I enjoyed looking at constellations instead. I look forward to seeing Orion to the south in a couple months. It’s there every winter. I can count on it being there.

PINK POSTCARDS ARE TAX NOTICES

Continuing the theme of the past two weeks, I’m sharing more information on topics that I’m frequently asked about.Last month, like many of you, I received a “pink postcard” in the mail.

Family History Month

October is my favorite month: breast cancer awareness, newspaper week, and family history month. I am involved in all that, plus I like the cooler weather, football and volleyball. I’m not so crazy about Halloween, but it’s okay.So this week it’s time to talk about family history month.

Watch Out For Right Hook

It’s been a while since I’ve been punched in the face. Actually, it’s been ever. Until the other day.I wasn’t looking for trouble. I wasn’t in a shady part of town or covering a heated game gone wrong. I was just minding my own business when it happened — quick, clean, and completely unexpected.