Inspirational People #96-100

BETH’S BITSI’m writing this early as Tuesday will be hectic. I have a doctor appointment in the morning and I’m picking up my daughter from choir camp in the afternoon. This week I thought I would pick some of my music educators. Some schools don’t think music is important. I disagree.

Securing Our Nation for the Next 250 Years

NEBRASKA SENATORAs we celebrate America’s birthday we reflect on what has led to 250 years of success. We are the home of the free because of the brave.From our Founding we’ve affirmed that our people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Initiatives on the Clock

REPRESENTING YOUAs most of you are aware, 2026 is an election year. The primary elections were held on May 12th. The general election will take place on Tuesday November 3, 2026.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationThe first part of June is Headache Awareness Week. Over 45 million Americans get chronic, recurring headaches. This is more than the people who suffer from asthma, diabetes and coronary heart disease combined.

The Importance of Partisan Primaries

ALAN’S ANECDOTESA few weeks ago, we had our state primaries. In the sheriff’s race all the candidates belonged to the same party, so some couldn’t vote for the candidate that will likely take the office in the fall. We heard a lot of discussion and complaints about the situation.

The Safe Bet

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKCharlie is wrapping up his 8U baseball season next week, and I’ve enjoyed getting to watch him play this summer.All of my kids are active, but sometimes I think Charlie is on another level. He sprints to first base before every inning.

Unicameral vs. Bicameral

REPRESENTING YOUAs I’ve gone door-to-door visiting with constituents I’ve had some questions as to why Nebraska doesn’t have a bicameral legislature like everyone else. I also came across a recent article about Kansas, which has a bicameral legislature.

ROOKIE MISTAKE

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKA couple of weeks ago I made a tactical error while shopping at one of those big membership warehouses.Kimberly and I made the trip together and she wanted to get the kids a sweet treat. I spotted a box of popsicles and noticed they were on sale.Rookie mistake.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

NEBRASKA SENATORMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month, we recommit to helping one another and fighting against social isolation. No one should feel lonely. Every Nebraskan and American should feel supported.When I was Governor, we worked to strengthen mental health care in Nebraska.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationSurviving the Summer StingSurviving the summer sting – When the warm days of summer come, so do the biting bugs. Most insect bites and stings are harmless, unless you have an allergy, but they can be dangerous.