Paul Hammel

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Newspaper stories confirm there’s still good people out there

Is a federal gas tax like an ‘aging rock star on a farewell tour?’

Anger rises over changes made in citizen-adopted laws

Another legislative session in the books, along with another budget crisis averted

Political craziness now includes supposed ‘plants’ running for U.S. Senate

Another year, another round of tax breaks to retain corporations

Close Encounters of the Zoning Kind

Wildfires getting worse, fueled by dry winters, higher winds

Simple ways to close the state budget gap dismissed

Environmental Trust funds sought to help solve governor’s budget woes

Mentoring programs are great, but more focused effort needed to improve reading skills

In a rush to deport more immigrants, there have been deadly consequences

What’s with our obsession with license plates?

Call a 30-second timeout, before changing the criteria for selection to the Nebraska Hall of Fame

No-bid contract sought by Pillen for an acquaintance draws ire of State Auditor

HIGH PLAINS CHEERLEADERS

Christmas Creatures, from Sasquatch to Santa-Saurus, Invade our Front Yards

‘Cornhusker Clink’ doesn’t help state’s image

‘The American Revolution’ inspires hope that we can work out our differences’

Nebraska’s Carhenge not the only Stonehenge copy cat

We deserve transparency, not ‘no comment’

State climate report says what we already know: it’s getting hotter

High Plains Sixth Graders Finish Up ELA Unit on Research and Evidence

Shutting out the media, denying them access, leads to bad results

Broadband Grants Fall Far Short of What Some Expected

FREE SPEECH IS A PRECIOUS RIGHT

Lagging job growth in Omaha and Lincoln sparks concern

Big Beautiful Bill delivers budget dilemma for Nebraska lawmakers

HPC Cheer Getting the Crowd Cheering

‘Cornhusker Clink’ is a clunker for many Nebraskans

A new, 18-member commission is the latest effort to find property tax relief

In summer, corn sweat raises humidity, but it could be worse

Campaign announcement season comes early, as do the negative ads

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Voters get a Chance in 2026 to Amend Term Limits toThreeTerms Instead ofTwo

State Lawmakers Opt for Income Tax Cuts Over Property Tax Relief

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One old soldier isn’t fading away, still trying to help freedom fighters in Ukraine

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