Opinions

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We Apologize: A Note From Your Publisher

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There was some information that I didn't include in this week's newspaper that I thought we would share here to help get the word out to our loyal readers as soon as possible. As some of you have already experienced, it came to us as a shock to learn that many of our customers are now experiencing mail delays when receiving their newspaper. We want to let you all know that we are deeply sorry for the delay even though it is out of our control, and we are working on ways to help.

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From the Chamber

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Today the Chamber of Commerce has the privilege to serve breakfast to our Merrick County Fair 4-H participants and their families. This tradition allows chamber members to recognize the efforts of our youth who have spent months preparing their 4-H projects to show off this week. I am grateful that we not only show our support for these young people but also highlight the ideals of our chamber organization which is to promote each other, show leadership and be mentors to others in our community including our youth. These are our future leaders and chamber members. Congratulations 4-H members for all of your hard work from these chamber sponsors. Thank you all!

Senator Ricketts

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Providing oversight of the federal government is a critical part of my job as a United States Senator. From pushing back on illegal new mandates to fighting wasteful spending, there is a lot of important work to do. And while the Biden administration is failing on many policy matters, it’s also failing its responsibility to provide basic constituent services like passports in a reasonable time – and Americans are paying the price.
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Legislative Update

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Defending school choice, parental rights The dog days of Summer are here but before we know it kids will be back in school and football Fridays will be here again. One of the most important investments we make as a community and state is in our kids’ education. This year, the Nebraska Legislature, with the support of Governor Pillen, made historic investments in Nebraska’s public schools.
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Legislative Update

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Loren Lippincott, District 34 Senator During this last legislative session the term “woke” was being bandied about the legislative floor like a birdie in a badminton game. One day a senator suddenly stood up and demanded the word not be used any longer! I thought to myself at that moment how typical – if I don’t agree with you, I’ll just shut you down.
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From the Chamber

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“Thanks for all you do!” Whether spoken to express gratitude for a job well done or just as a reminder that you are appreciated, these 5 words can certainly make someone’s day. How often do you say them to family, friends, co-workers, your boss or the business people occupying space next to you?