Opinions

As always, the opening days of this current Nebraska Legislative session were spent getting organized and laying out plans for the most efficient way to conduct the people’s business.

Hello again. I had originally turned to this space with some completely worked out thought about the word kindness. Like how your “be kind” shirt was made in a sweatshop and instead we should focus on mutualism.

Gov. Jim Pillen has asked me to reintroduce my “Winner Take All” bill in this year’s legislative session. The new bill, LB 003, seeks to return Nebraska to the way 48 other states count their electoral votes for president and the way Nebraska did it before 1992.

Editor: Happy New Year and hopefully all shared the gift of human health protection that is nothing more than talking and asking questions. Can farmers in Nance County get you a Cornhusker Munitions contaminant sample?

Editor: I would like to update townships and cemetery boards on the original law for townships. When the township law was made it was to have money for the maintenance of roads, cemeteries, libraries, and wells to fight wildfires in the township.

The other night, while scrolling aimlessly through the internet, I stumbled across an ad for Wicked, the recent movie that promises to show us the Wicked Witch of the West wasn’t actually wicked, just misunderstood.

Loren Lippincott, District 34 Senator Most everyone acknowledges the power of words and it’s interesting how sometimes just speaking a truth out loud can have dramatic consequences. This is powerfully illustrated by something that happened in my own family many years ago.

My name is Kaylee Fuelberth. I grew up in Clarks, but attended and graduated from Central City High School in 2017. I went to Wayne State College where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in both K-8 elementary education and K-6 special education.

Governor Jim Pillen’s year-end address offered a window into his administration’s priorities. Among the policies highlighted was LB 1092, a law requiring age verification for accessing adult websites. The Governor hailed this as a victory for protecting children and safeguarding Nebraska’s values.

Embracing Small Changes for Big Impact in 2025 As we navigate the new year and embark on our resolutions, it’s crucial to remember that significant transformations often stem from small, consistent actions. These smaller changes are not only easier to maintain but can also be incredibly impactful.