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Thank you for reading

11 months ago By Ryan Dettman, R-n Publisher
Two weeks ago, I left Omaha with a stomach full of pastrami, a head full of regret, and a hotel keycard that might’ve been cursed. My last column— Fear and Loathing at the Old Mill Inn— documented what can only be described as a low-budget horror film disguised as a baseball trip: hallway meth ghosts, midnight police encounters, vending machine cuisine, and that unmistakable motel scent of old sweat and lost dreams.
Loren Lippincott  

The truth about government social spending

11 months ago By Loren Lippincott, District 34 Senator
Our state budget is finalized and balanced as we conclude our 90day legislative session. As with 44 other states, our state constitution requires us to spend no more than we take in. Nevertheless, our state government is often asked to give more of your money to social programs in many different forms. Although most Nebraskans are self-reliant and exercise personal responsibility and self discipline, we continually move in the direction our federal government has gone in succumbing to the pleas for more social spending. Let’s see where it has taken us nationally.

Life is a bowl of sweet cherries, just remember to watch out for the pits

11 months ago By News Staff
This week is a mix of sweet cherries and pits as we honor Memorial Day. The cemeteries are freshly mowed, flowers and other decorations adorn the monuments of our deceased family members. Looking across the cemeteries you feel joy that there has to be love and good memories that draw people here. For me the memories of the smiles and hugs I received from the people I am here to decorate their space brings a warm feeling of gratitude. There are also tears as I miss their physical presence. Death is so final in the person being there physically. Somehow one does feel them maybe like a mirage, you feel their touch or hear their word like a soft whisper.
Loren Lippincott  

Marijuana bill truth and lies

11 months ago By News Staff
Loren Lippincott, District 34 Senator In November 2024 voters approved two ballot initiatives that allowed for the use and regulation of medical marijuana in Nebraska. The legality of this initiative is presently under review by the Nebraska Supreme Court, in terms of the process used to place it before the voters.
Loren Lippincott  

The Budget Debate Process

1 year ago By News Staff
Loren Lippincott, District 34 Senator It’s that time of year! The Appropriations Committee has sent a balanced budget to the floor of the legislature and debate on what and who should receive money is center stage in Lincoln. Senators who serve on the Appropriations Committee only serve on that committee because it meets every day.
Loren Lippincott  

With high school behind you, what now?

1 year ago By Loren Lippincott, District 34 Senator
It’s graduation season, and high school seniors everywhere are looking to their futures and making plans for higher education and whatever career path they will choose. A recent Georgetown University study stated that by 2027, 70 percent of all jobs will require college or trade school training. As the economy becomes more reliant on technology, it is obvious that specialized schooling becomes ever more important. The question then becomes whether to pursue this training in a trade school or a traditional college setting.
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