Opinion

W Americans are rightfully concerned about the direction of our economy. While inflation is no longer at nine percent, prices remain high, and the inflation rate remains double where it was when President Biden took office.

Wait, what? Governor Jim Pillen has reversed his opposition to a federal summer grocery program that would aid around 150,000 children of low-income families. Pillen succumbed to a lot of outside pressure from a bipartisan group of state lawmakers, a bill introduced by one of them to request the aid and another state senator who made it his priority to ensure it would be debated in the remaining days of the legislative session.

WashingtOn d.C . At the end of January, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a terrorist in Minnesota.

W The crisis at our Southern Border is enormous, unprecedented, and is putting Americans at risk. According to United States Customs and Border Protection, more than 1 million migrant encounters have been recorded at the border since October 1, 2024—a mark reached faster than any previous fiscal year on record.

WashingtOn d.C . In 1988, the American frigate USS Samuel B.

I’m sure that a year ago the Revitalize Rural Nebraska Grant Program proposed by Sen. Myron Dorn of Adams and passed by the Legislature sounded like a great deal.

nOte frOm d.C . President Joe Biden claims he needs new legislation to secure our southern border.

I have received a number of calls from ranchers concerned about Electronic Identification of livestock (EID). Let me start by saying there is no such bill being considered by the Nebraska legislature. I believe concerns about this started with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposing regulation changes. After speaking with the legislature’s Agriculture Committee staff (one of my committee assignment) I learned the proposed changes concern ordinary plastic ear tags that are in common use in the ranching industry. The rule change that got everyone all stirred up says the common plastic ear tag must be able to be read electronically if it has a bar code or a QR code.

Winter weather has finally arrived this year. Getting outside for some activity, even in winter, is great for your overall health. However snow, ice, and cold can turn a stroll in the park into an obstacle course. Having proper footwear is not only important for warmth, but also the wellbeing of your feet. Choosing the correct boots for the elements could mean the difference between enjoying the outdoors and needing an urgent care visit. What makes good footwear for enjoying the outdoors safely?

Dear Editor: As expected, the closing of Pineview Skilled Nursing Facility is causing much stress to our loved ones nearing the end of their journey and their families. Thank God we still have Cherry Hills, and there are several options around to assist to try to keep our elderly in their homes, including private caregivers, Right At Home services and Hospice.