New Measures Voted In

The results are in, as the saying goes. What do the 2024 General Election results mean for the upcoming 109th Session of the Nebraska Legislature?Ballot Measures 434 and 439 were both constitutional amendments related to abortion.

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

This week I feel like I took a step back in my treatment. I got an infection and had to have an urgent procedure/surgery in Lincoln. Not sure how we proceed, but I assume I heal and then he will try to put the temporary implant (expander) back in.

Let’s Get to Work

The 2024 election is over.Americans voted for change. President Donald Trump’s re-election, along with Republican majorities in the House and Senate, marks a turning point for our country. The people of the United States have spoken clearly and decisively.

Keeping the Farm in the Farm Bill

REPRESENTING YOUAs harvest draws to a close, Nebraska’s producers are worried.Farmers especially feel the weight of higher costs and interest rates. While input costs have risen, market prices have stumbled.

Moving On After Election

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKWell, we made it.Election Day has come and gone. Maybe we can all move on now.Probably not. As we wake up today, all the votes that are going to be cast have been cast. The polls are closed, and the counting has begun.And now we wait. Don’t get me wrong.

Reality Check

ALAN’S ANECDOTESWhen our oldest was little, Beth went to a convention for a long weekend. I drove out to see her. Her mom watched our son, and I took her out to a romantic dinner at the restaurant where we had our rehearsal dinner. When we got there, a woman was playing a harp.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationNovember is Alzheimer’s Disease Month. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, reason, communicate, make judgments, and carry out daily activities.

Celebrating Nebraska Manufacturing

NEBRASKA SENATORManufacturing is critical for Nebraska’s economy. It contributes $21.6 billion to our annual gross domestic product. That’s a 57% increase from five years ago. Manufacturing is our second-largest economic sector. It’s easy to see why.

Be Thankful

BETH’S BITSWe flipped the calendar to November, so this is the month of thankfulness. We celebrate Thanksgiving at the end of the month with a lot of food, friends and/or family, fellowship and fun….and football (the next day).

Ballot Measure 435

REPRESENTING YOUIn the past three newsletters I’ve shared information about 5 of the 6 measures that are on the ballot in November. This week I wanted to review Measure 435, the Private Education Scholarship Referendum.Measure 435 is different from the other 5 ballot measures.