Opinion

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.

Memorial Day has come and gone, so it’s time to hit the road. As a lover of Nebraska stuff (you know, corn, the Huskers, Busch Light) I’ve never understood why more people don’t vacation in our state.

W Six years ago, Washington managed to do something many people thought was impossible. Amidst President Trump’s first term and Democrat leadership in the U.S.

WashingtOn d.C . When I was Governor, we worked to strengthen mental health care in Nebraska.

Following up on the discussion of the power and responsibility that comes with casting a ballot, this week I want to address one of the more debated issues of this legislative session: Nebraska’s new minimum wage law and the passage of LB258. LB258 was a bill created to provide practical, real-world guidelines for implementing Ballot Initiative 433, which was approved by voters in 2022.