The New Dietary Guidelines Signal a Reset -- Here’s What That Means for Protein and Fat

The recently released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans mark a long-overdue reset in federal nutrition advice.Here's what Americans need to know.For the better part of half a century, health officials treated protein as secondary to carbohydrate intake.

While I Overthink, He Just Talks

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKI am always second-guessing myself.I’ve written the opening to this week’s column six times. I’ve had six different topics. If I’m honest, I’m not sure this version will even get beyond a couple of paragraphs before I delete the whole thing and start over.

The Bomb, National Weeks & Last Days

BETH’S BITSDerailing this week from my theme, don’t worry, I’ll catch up.We went to press conference this past week and sat in on some educational presentations. I went to three that Rick and Ken did not. Then we all sat in on two general sessions. I noticed something in two of my sessions.

Traveling Across Nebraska

NEBRASKA SENATORThe last two weeks, I got to be home — traveling across Nebraska. From East to West, I received updates on critical projects in our state. I heard directly from Nebraskans about what’s on their mind.

God will not be mocked

I had planned for a light-hearted column this week reflecting on something fun I did with my kids over the weekend. But sometimes those plans have to change.President Donald Trump has a way of shifting the news cycle simply by walking into a room. On Monday, he did it with a social media post.

Are Your Children Protected Against Preventable Diseases?

Lincoln – Early April is an exciting time for Nebraska families as kindergarten registration gets underway, marking an important milestone for young children.

AIMING FOR CONSISTENCY

ALAN’S ANECDOTESSocial media has been a wild ride this week.After what the President posted at the beginning of the week, I lost all interest in writing about it. Maybe that means it’s the perfect time to write about it.I had a friend from college recently write a lengthy post.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Nebraska on Returning Education Tour

Lincoln, NE – Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Nebraska on her Returning Education to the States Tour.

Inspirational People # 66-70

BETH’S BITSThis week is the week of the young child, so see one of my choices relating to that.66. Sarah McLaughlin: While I’m not a big fan of Sarah Mc-Laughlin’s music, I don’t hate it either. What I admire about McLaughlin is that she stood up for women by creating Lillith Fair.

Tax Day Savings with the Working Families Tax Cuts

NEBRASKA SENATORTax Day is nearly here. This tax season, the Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering for Nebraskans and putting more money in your pocket. Recently, I’ve been traveling the state to share good news about this year’s tax returns. Workers will keep more of their income.