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Supporting Those Who Serve
Deb Fischer, U.S. Senator, Nebraska|Feb 16, 2018
The members of the American military have been putting their lives at risk to defend our country since our founding. As they protect our way of life, they deserve to have what they need to get the job done. When they come home and enter retirement as veterans, they should be treated with respect and service by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). I want to highlight the ways that Congress has worked in a bipartisan fashion to reform the VA and give our veterans the benefits they deserve. In...
Washington's Advice Rejected By Both Parties
Harold Pease PhD, Columnist|Feb 16, 2018
Avoiding national debt was one of George Washington’s greatest admonitions yet neither liberals nor conservatives have paid much attention to it. It would be well to reflect on his advice this President’s Day. The trillion dollar Republican proposal will raise overall spending caps by about $300 billion over the next two years and will make interest on the debt the largest growing part of the federal budget. This expenditure of the people’s hard-earned taxes purchases nothing—simply vanishes. This prompted Senator Rand Paul to say, “When t...
Whistleblowers
William H. Benson, Columnist|Feb 9, 2018
In December of 1773, near the time of the Boston Tea Party, Benjamin Franklin admitted that he had passed on to the Boston Gazette twenty letters that the Massachusetts governor, Thomas Hutchison had written, calling for an “abridgment of the colonists’ rights.” In so doing, Franklin acted as a whistleblower, before the word was a word, or our country was a country. In 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, ten naval officers, including Samuel Shaw and Richard Marven, signed a petit...
Winning The Nebraska Way
Pete Ricketts, Nebraska Governor|Feb 9, 2018
Life is precious. It is something that we can never take for granted. From our country’s earliest days, our Founding Fathers recognized life as the first right in the Declaration of Independence. As Americans, we have an obligation to step up and protect life. The right to life comes with responsibilities to ourselves and to others. Nebraskans across our state recognize these duties by standing up for the unborn, caring for the elderly, and getting involved in their communities among many o...
Letter to the Editor: Reader: Hickory Square Project Not A Good Idea
Feb 7, 2018
I see the Chamber is pushing for the Hickory Square project at a cost of $732,000. If this project works like other projects the city has done the cost will double. The city of Sidney is in debt over 14 million dollars and they want to add to it. They need to ask do we need it and why do we need it? Will it bring back the men and women clothing stores, the shoe stores, the jewelry stores, the variety stores, the soda shop stores and the barber shop stores that used to be downtown? One of the reasons these stores are gone was the lack of support...
Norway
William H. Benson, Columnist|Jan 26, 2018
On January 11, President Trump met with Senators in the Oval Office to discuss immigration. At one point a Senator mentioned that the U.S. should also “admit people from Haiti, El Salvador, and certain African nations,” a suggestion that enraged the President. “Why,” he asked, in caustic and unprintable terms, “are we having all these people from those countries come here? It would be better to get immigrants from places like Norway.” Norway? In a vindictive act aimed at the President,...
The move finally happened. Well, mostly. My wife and I decided months ago it will make sense to live in the Sidney area. An effective news editor needs to be part of the community, and a 40-mile drive in this area doesn’t define that. Additionally, favorite vehicles are not known for superior gas mileage and a 40-mile drive after 12 hours or more doesn’t do much for alertness. So it finally happened. We are, at least functionally, in one house. Friends and family often implied the question of...
Renewed Optimism and a Strong Economy
Deb Fischer, U.S. Senator, Nebraska|Jan 26, 2018
Since the passage of tax reform, every day we seem to see a new story touting the success of this legislation and our economy. Falling unemployment, continued economic growth, and a booming stock market have made many of us feel increasingly positive about our finances and the economy overall. According to the National Federation of Independent Businesses, “With a massive tax cut this year, accompanied by significant regulatory relief, we expect very strong growth, millions of more jobs, and h...
Reviving The American Dream
Adrian Smith, U.S. Congressman, Nebraska|Jan 24, 2018
Whether they are struggling to find a job or have stopped trying, unemployment is holding down millions of Americans. For them, the American dream feels out of reach. With the passage of tax reform, our attention needs to be on getting everyone who can work to work. A growing economy means more jobs and greater demand for qualified workers. Too many Americans have been stuck on the sidelines, and our goal is to move them into the workforce and out of poverty. On January 18, I had the opportunity to speak at the American Enterprise Institute on...
STRAIGHT TALK: Tax Relief Bills Going To Hearing
Steve Erdman, Senator, Nebraska District 47|Jan 24, 2018
On January 25 public hearings will be held on my two property tax relief bills, LB829 and LB899. If you would like to testify at the public hearing for either bill, please arrive at Hearing Room #1524 at the State Capitol Building in Lincoln by 1:30 p.m. In order to testify, you will need to fill out a short form which will be available in the hearing room. I encourage everyone who desires property tax relief and who is able to travel the long distance to come to Lincoln and testify. The...
Improving Educational Outcomes
Pete Ricketts, Nebraska Governor|Jan 24, 2018
Like many Nebraskans, my life has been shaped by agriculture. For over 40 years, I’ve worked with agriculture and rural development organizations across our state and recognized how the success of ag producers is connected to the success of our state as a whole. As a state senator in the Nebraska Legislature and as a U.S. Senator, common-sense agriculture policies have always been a top priority for me. Now, I have an opportunity to be more involved at the federal level. I am happy to a...
You Can In Nebraska
Jim Vokal, The Platte Institute|Jan 19, 2018
I've lived in Nebraska my entire life, and I really believe our state can be the best place in the world to live, work, and raise a family. Certainly, there are some who look down on Nebraska (maybe literally from a window seat) and we might be lucky those people pass us by! But a lot of people just don't know anything about us, or what we have to offer. We all know taxes aren't a strength of ours, but even under the best circ*mstances, we won't be a low-tax state any time soon. That's why...
Working Together On Reform
Pete Ricketts, Nebraska Governor|Jan 19, 2018
Cutting and reforming taxes is key to growing Nebraska. Over the years, together, the Legislature and I have done the hard work needed to hold the line on taxes. Additionally, we have worked together to deliver over $840 million in property tax relief over four years. While this is significant, I’m continuing to make tax relief a top priority. Throughout the state, Senators and I hear stories of how high taxes are hurting Nebraskans. There’s one story that has really stuck with me: This fal...
Access To Air Travel
Deb Fischer, U.S. Senator, Nebraska|Jan 19, 2018
Small and regional airports throughout Nebraska serve as the connection between rural communities and their families, the economy, and the world. They also act as access points that help attract business and move people quickly. Our airports enable us to compete in a global economy. Without them, Nebraskans in many parts of our state would be hundreds of miles and hours away from the nearest airport. The Essential Air Service (EAS) program ensures air travel remains available in rural...
Reader Opinion
Doug Kagan, President, Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom|Jan 19, 2018
Editor, High property taxes in Nebraska are taxing people, especially senior citizens, out of their homes. Farmers and ranchers in the current economy cannot hold onto their land or consider passing landed inheritances from the 1800s to their children. For too long, the Legislature has flirted with ideas for property tax relief but has failed to begin the process of passing substantive property tax reform. Finally, Sen. Steve Erdman has taken the challenge, leading with his 50-50 plan in LB...
Prioritizing Rural America
Adrian Smith, U.S. Congressman, Nebraska|Jan 17, 2018
To kick off 2018, the American Farm Bureau welcomed President Trump to their annual meeting. It was the first time a U.S. president addressed this gathering in 26 years. Our country depends on ag producers every day for our food, feed, fuel, and fiber, which makes it all the more surprising so much time had passed without a president speaking directly to this assembly of thousands of ag leaders from across the nation. In his address, President Trump expressed appreciation for the hard work of U.S. farmers and ranchers, and reinforced his...
STRAIGHT TALK: LB829 Would Provide Necessary Tax Relief
Steve Erdman, Senator, Nebraska District 47|Jan 17, 2018
LB829 is the number assigned to my property tax relief bill. LB829 will allow tax payers to get a 50 percent credit or refund on that portion of their property tax bill which goes to fund public education when they file their Nebraska state income taxes. For most taxpayers, LB829 will result in a 30 percent reduction in property taxes. LB829 is necessary because property taxes in Nebraska have been running out of control. According to the Department of Numbers, Nebraska’s real median h...
Joining The Agriculture Committee
Deb Fischer, U.S. Senator, Nebraska|Jan 17, 2018
Like many Nebraskans, my life has been shaped by agriculture. For over 40 years, I’ve worked with agriculture and rural development organizations across our state and recognized how the success of ag producers is connected to the success of our state as a whole. As a state senator in the Nebraska Legislature and as a U.S. Senator, common-sense agriculture policies have always been a top priority for me. Now, I have an opportunity to be more involved at the federal level. I am happy to a...
Bad Weather
William H. Benson, Columnist|Jan 12, 2018
People on the West Coast endure droughts and forest fires. People on the Northeast Coast endure minus degree temperatures and a foot of snow. People in the Southeast endure the ferocious winds, rain, and flooding that hurricanes bring. People who live in Tornado Alley—Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri—suffer from those spinning cyclones’ destruction. Here on the Great Plains, in fly-over country, we suffer from droughts, prairie fires, hailstorms, grasshoppers, and winter blizzards. The d...
Prioritizing Balancing the Budget and Tax Reform
Pete Ricketts, Nebraska Governor|Jan 12, 2018
The 2018 legislative session has commenced! Last week, State Senators gathered at the State Capitol building in Lincoln to kick off the second session of Nebraska’s 105th Legislature. This is a short 60-day legislative session. From now until to mid-April, State Senators will be debating changes to the state budget and a variety of policies. Short sessions require the Legislature to focus on high-priority issues. During this session, many senators have said that the state budget and tax r...
Call To Public Service - Guest Editorial
Wendall Gaston, League of Nebraska Municipalities|Jan 12, 2018
Each of us, regardless of age, experience or circ*mstances, has something to contribute to his or her community. We are fast approaching the time to file to run or run for re-election for local public offices. Even if you have not considered running for office in the past, now is a great time to think about public service. It is a decision you will not regret because public service is interesting, challenging and rewarding. In western Nebraska, it has grown harder to find people to seek public...
A Productive 2017
Adrian Smith, U.S. Congressman, Nebraska|Jan 10, 2018
There is a lot of work ahead in the new year. Before we undertake a fresh set of challenges, it is good to take stock of the many positive outcomes and accomplishments of 2017. Tax reform becoming law was one of the year’s most celebrated victories. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, it has been a privilege to be part of this years-long effort to overhaul our broken and overly burdensome tax code for the first time in a generation. The economy is already responding. More than 100 companies across the country, including Nelnet and P...
STRAIGHT TALK: LB611 Would Protect Against Federal Funding Crisis
Steve Erdman, Senator, Nebraska District 47|Jan 10, 2018
One bill I believe Nebraska needs is LB611. LB611 is a carry-over bill from last year. Last year the bill advanced out of the Appropriations Committee, where it also became the committee’s priority bill. The bill currently sits on General File. LB611 would require annual reporting of federal funds received by state agencies participating in the State’s budgeting process. The report would require every State agency to create two operating plans; the first would go into effect once federal rec...
Serving Our Families
Deb Fischer, U.S. Senator, Nebraska|Jan 10, 2018
Serving Nebraska during the last five years has been an honor, and as I begin 2018, I look forward to continuing to work on behalf of our great state and our great people. My staff, both in Washington and throughout Nebraska, work hard to ensure that Nebraskans receive the best representation and guidance when navigating federal bureaucracy, planning a trip to the nation’s capital, or looking for other services that my office can provide. My offices in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearney, and Scott...
Ask Brianna: How do i make a money resolution that succeeds?
BRIANNA MCGURRAN, NerdWallet|Jan 10, 2018
“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad life to [emailprotected]. Q: I never keep my New Year’s resolutions. But this year, I set a goal to save more money. How can I finally stick with it? A: When we set money goals, our motivations are pure. A new year has just begun, we recently got engaged or we’re try...
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