Opinions

If you judged my life solely by the photos I posted to social media this week, you might think I’m a man at peace—a guy with a camera roll full of medals, smiles, and well-behaved children chasing their dreams while I sip coffee and soak in the beauty of it all.

Loren Lippincott, District 34 Senator When Glen Valley Foods of Omaha was raided by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on June 10 of this year, 76 illegal aliens were apprehended. Within a week 13 were deported and 63 others were placed in the Lincoln Detention Center.

I didn’t make it to every event during Lone Tree Days. I was at some with my camera, at others with a drink in my hand. Whitney took some photos. I took a few. Sometimes I was working, sometimes I wasn’t. And sometimes—maybe too often—I just let myself be.

Loren Lippincott, District 34 Senator Nebraska’s rural county fairs are vibrant celebrations of community, agriculture, and tradition, each with a unique character that reflects the spirit of its region. In Hall, Hamilton, Merrick and Nance Counties, the 2025 fairs stretching from Grand Island to Fullerton, offer distinct experiences that showcase local pride and our rural tradition, from thrilling grandstand events to fun and educational 4-H competitions.

I’ve lived here for most of my almost 34 years—long enough to know that this place, whatever you want to call it, is more than a name. They say Central City turned 150 years old this week.

Loren Lippincott, District 34 Senator No other nation in recorded history has had a single form of government as long as ours. Since our Constitution went into effect in 1789, France has seen 15 constitutions come and go.

Nebraska’s current tax structure faces several challenges that impact individual taxpayers, businesses and the state’s economic competitiveness. These issues stem from high property taxes, a complex income tax structure, inefficiencies in tax relief programs and an outdated tax framework that struggles to balance fairness and revenue needs. Let’s look at each in detail.

It was the top of the fifth at Charles Schwab Field. UCLA and Arkansas were locked in a College World Series clash—sun out, crowd roaring, tension climbing. And then, a foul ball cracked into the Omaha sky.

This past weekend we observed three important celebrations. Saturday was Flag Day but it was also the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Then Sunday was Father’s Day. This week I want to take a look at each of those observances to examine their impact on our lives as Americans, and on my personal life as well.