LB9, LB712, and LB125

REPRESENTING YOUThis past week the Legislature wrapped up public hearings on bills and constitutional amendments as we moved past the mid-point of our 90 day session. We then transition to full-day debate on the bills that have been reported out by the various legislative committees.

What Do You Believe?

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKI have a question for you today: How do you see the world? What is the framework you use when viewing things that happen in front and around you?I had this same conversation — granted at different levels — with Calvin, Penny and Charlie recently.

World Backup Day

Do you hear that beeping sound? March 31st is World Backup Day. Yes, they will officially dedicate a day to anything! But in all seriousness, backing up our data is important.Like most important things, there are effective and ineffective ways to go about achieving them.

Crazy About What?

There is a long standing joke in my family that everyone is a little crazy. The questions is, crazy about what?We are in the midst of March Madness and I organized a little bracket challenge for a few members of my family.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationMarch is Rosacea Awareness Month – Rosacea is a common disorder of the facial skin that affects approximately 14 million Americans, and most of them don’t know it.

LB168

It is not a regular occurrence for bills before the Legislature to garner a lot of attention outside of Nebraska. LB168 introduced by Senator Hardin is an exception to this norm.

Stabilizing Military Health System

REPRESENTING YOUMany of us have heard the sobering facts about China’s growing military might. Beyond its rapidly advancing military, China is also becoming increasingly aggressive in the Indo-Pacific region.

23 And Me Bankrupt

23 And Me announced Sunday that they have started filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 23 And Me is a well known genetic site. You can test your DNAthere, find matches, and they are the most experienced with health testing. They have been in business since 2006, when it was founded.

Time for Change 2

ALAN’S ANECDOTESTwo years ago, I wrote about how much I HATE the time change in the spring. One thing I hate more than that is making the same mistakes twice.Right now, we have two bills working their way through the Nebraska legislature to end changing clocks. LB302 and LB34 are their names.

Dinner and Basketball

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKLast week I was wrapping up my day at the office and I asked Kimberly what she wanted for dinner. She told me she was pretty tired after an interesting day with my five kids cooped up at home.Say no more. Sounds like a pizza and movie night if I ever heard of one.