Opinion

Veterans Day has passed. I normally write about how important it is for Nebraskans to take a moment to honor and remember our veterans on this special day.

W As American families continue to battle historic inflation at 8.2 percent, Nebraskans are feeling the pain every time they reach for their wallets. According to the Joint Economic Committee, households in Nebraska are spending an extra $759 each month, or more than $9,000 annually, because of inflation.

I’m struggling with the math on this one. At least 20 people running for the Nebraska Legislature are spending $100,000 or more on their campaigns.

g OVernOr There’s no reason why the U.S. should be reliant on authoritarian regimes like Iran, Russia, and Venezuela to supply the fuel we need.

Ini tiative 433 will be on the ballot this coming Election Day. If the voters pass it, it will raise the minimum wage in Nebraska to $15 per hour by 2026.

WashingtOn d.C . Nebraska is one of the nation’s top agricultural states.

The period of time between the election, November 8, and the beginning of the next legislative session, January 4, is when a majority of the “bill ideas” are turned into a bill ready to introduce. The first 10 legislative days are the only time bills can be introduced in a new legislative session.

W As Vladimir Putin’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine continues and China’s aggression toward Taiwan intensifies, we must take steps to ensure we have a sound national security policy at home and abroad. Iran, which is undergoing turmoil over internal human rights protests, has contributed arms used in Russia’s recent attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.

g OVernOr American companies are the most innovative and customerfriendly in the world. People have numerous experiences as customers each day, and they’re accustomed to the exceptional service provided in the private sector.

The longest serving clerk of the Nebraska Legislature said he was first alerted of coming changes to the nonpartisan nature of things about five years ago. Patrick J.