Opinion

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LINCOLN, AP - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appointed on Wednesday fellow Republican and former State Board of Education member Fred Meyer to fill a vacant legislative seat representing eight central Nebraska counties.

Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public information meetings this winter. These meetings, which are scheduled in each Game and Parks district, begin at 6:30 p.m.

W Last week I supported a one-year extension of current Farm Bill programs. While a conventional five year reauthorization of the Farm Bill is preferable, many of these critical programs lapsed September 30.

I don't remember much about my recent 64-block ambulance ride from my house to an urban hospital, but I was told after the fact that it was a matter of a few minutes to keep my body from going into septic shock.

WashingtOn d.C . On October 7, the world witnessed a horrible atrocity.

insights frOm d.C . Nebraska is home to over 100,000 of our most honorable American heroes.

We held a hearing of the special committee created by my interim study, LR 178. It promoted the idea of building small modular nuclear reactors in Nebraska. These are similar to the reactors the U.S. Navy has safely operated aboard ships and submarines for over 60 years. I see a nuclear energy future for Nebraska as the correct path forward. I believe this idea can attract votes from both sides of the political spectrum. The 10 to 15 year planning horizon for this technology means we need to start today. I’m motivated to pursue this goal for Nebraska’s grandchildren. I want them to have the same affordable, reliable electricity that I have enjoyed my entire life.

W Veterans Day is an outstanding opportunity to recognize the men and women of our armed forces who have served our country. Through their courage and devotion to their duties, America’s veterans have helped keep the United States the greatest, freest nation on Earth.

W With the election of Speaker Mike Johnson, the House is back to work. We certainly have our work cut out for us as we fulfill our responsibilities to the American people.