Opinion

WashingtOn d.C . Public safety has rightfully been on the minds of Americans across the country.

g OVernOr As Nebraskans, we’re fortunate to live in a state where we enjoy peace, prosperity, and the blessings of liberty. As Thanksgiving was celebrated with friends and family, there are plenty of reasons to be grateful here in the Good Life.

W As many of you know, this harvest season has been a tough one for Third District farmers. Arid conditions across Nebraska contributed to an expedited harvest completion and severely diminished yields.

An extraordinary two years of revenue growth means that the next Legislature may have more than $1 billion in excess funding to use in the upcoming budget, thanks to a report to the Nebraska Tax Rate Review Committee. Once known as the “no name committee,” the group gathers annually to decide if the state should adjust tax rates.

WashingtOn d.C . Happy Thanksgiving! As Nebraskans have done for generations, we gather with family, friends, and loved ones this week to reflect on the many blessing in our lives and to share good news with one another.

I am very saddened to report that I received a call in my office this week from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announcing Nebraska Public Power District’s (NPPD’s) plan to resume the permit process necessary to build the R-Project powerline through the Sandhills.

g OVernOr Over the past year, Nebraska set an all-time high for employment. Our rapid growth is creating thousands of great-paying jobs.

WashingtOn d.C . Recently, I traveled around our state and visited with many Nebraskans.

Anyone who is registered to vote knows that Election Day 2022 has come and gone. This is true even if folks did not vote, because their mailboxes are no longer stuffed full of political mailers.

Thanksgiving, Christmas, maybe Easter. Birthdays, anniversaries, funerals.