Opinion

Back in the day, reporters used to be able to hitch a ride with the governor or National Guard to the site of a disastrous tornado or flood. One of those trips involved a flight to Coleridge, in northeast Nebraska, after a tornado had destroyed two farm homes and damaged several residences on the north edge of the town.

insights frOm d.C . This week, I write to you with some good news for Nebraska's airports – investments that matter for our economy, our communities, and our national security.

W There is nothing quite like summer in Nebraska. Long days in the hayfields give way to evenings at the ballpark with family and friends.

s Images can say so much more than words - but words can help frame the images, if they’re chosen carefully. Still, words rarely change the meaning - and the meaning of the above image should be fairly clear - though there will be a few more cartoons added here that haven’t been published yet.

Nebraska’s property tax debate is often framed as a simple question: Are property taxes too high? For most Nebraskans, especially in rural communities, the answer is yes. Property taxes are one of the greatest financial pressures facing homeowners, farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and retirees on fixed incomes. People are not asking for luxury. They are asking for breathing room. But the debate is not over whether property taxes should be reduced. The real challenge is how to reduce them without weakening the very institutions that hold rural Nebraska together and simply shifting the burden to another tax paid by the same Nebraskans and/or further consolidating the power of purse to the State.

WashingtOn d.C . As we celebrate America’s birthday we reflect on what has led to 250 years of success.

W As we approach the 250th anniversary of our great nation, I often find myself reflecting on the miracle of the American experience. As a sixth-generation Nebraskan, I am proud to call it home.

Gov. Jim Pillen has always insisted that he’s “not a politician,” but more of a regular guy.

WashingtOn d.C . Most Nebraskans who live in agricultural communities understand that farming and ranching is not just a job.

eWs by Senator Tanya Storer One of the concerns I hear often from families across rural Nebraska is the challenge of finding quality care for aging loved ones close to home. When a parent or grandparent begins experiencing memory loss or requires additional assistance, families want options that allow them to remain near their community, church, friends, and support network.