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Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information4th of July Fireworks Safety TipsFireworks on the 4th of July can be a lot of fun, but fireworks can be dangerous if not handled properly, causing serious burns and eye injuries.

250 Years of the American Dream

NEBRASKA SENATOROur country was founded on the belief that all Americans have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These building blocks make the American Dream possible. We live in a nation of opportunity. A nation that enables kids to have it better than their parents.

Reduce Domestic Violence and Improve Outcomes for Survivors

REPRESENTING YOUDomestic violence and sexual assault are very serious crimes. These are not exclusive to our urban communities. District 24 has seen a number of these violent crimes occur during the past several years. Sexual assault is also a significant component of human trafficking.

Fireworks, Family and Fun

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKI am a big fan of passing on traditions to my children.Growing up, we would go over to my grandparents’ house to celebrate the Fourth of July.

AMERICAN PRIDE

ALAN’S ANECDOTESMy son and I were talking a moment ago. Last week our family spent a few days in Chicago.

Frivolous Lawsuits Filed Against Political SubDivisions.

REPRESENTING YOUThe subject of my article last week focused on the lack of legal representation in many rural Nebraska counties and legislation that was passed to incentivize attorneys to practice in our rural communities by forgiving their student loans in exchange for their service.

Inspirational People #106-110

BETH’S BITSI picked a theme this week and it’s one of my favorite music genres. I like different kinds of music, and the music that’s playing in my vehicle sometimes depends on which one of my teens is riding with me.My son likes the “oldies”, pop and rock from the 1980s and before.

Holtz kids playing musical beds

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKThere is a little project happening in the Holtz house.Kimberly is rearranging kids' bedrooms, and that has led to a game of musical beds. Much like musical chairs, you do not want to be the last kid trying to figure out where you're supposed to sleep.

Proven Nebraska Housing Solutions Ready for America

NEBRASKA SENATORNebraska is the best place in the world to live. Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report ranked Omaha as the second-best city for recent college grads to live. This is great news. It also emphasizes the work we need to continue to do to increase housing stock.

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Lyme disease, a disease carried by ticks, is growing at an alarming rate. Each year over 65,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to the CDC but recent estimates using other methods suggest that there could be as many as 476,000 cases of people getting Lyme disease in the United States.