Opinions

Body Somewhere between heartbreak and hilarity lives the story of a 12U baseball team that finally won a darn game. You don’t coach a team like this for the wins—God, no.

Body Nebraska’s current tax structure faces several challenges that impact individual taxpayers, businesses and the state’s economic competitiveness.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body Monday night ended in silence—not the good kind. Not the kind that comes after a campfire and a full belly. I’m talking about the kind that crawls in through your ears and nests in your bones. The kind that only follows extra innings and a walk-off loss.

Body This year’s long (90-day) session of the Nebraska Legislature finished on Monday, June 2.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body We were somewhere on the edge of Omaha when the pastrami kicked in. Three nights at the Old Mill Inn.