Opinion

They’re back. The 108th Legislature, Second Session, convenes today.

THE BULL

MURMAN’S CORNER

VIEWS FROM VANDEWALLE

CAPITOL VIEW COMMENTARY BY J.L. SCHMIDT STATEHOUSE CORRESPONDENT NEBRASKA PRESS ASSOCIATION

First, thank you to all the business owners and concerned citizens who came to our city council meeting on November 13.

Across the State of Nebraska, you may see the gathering of signatures to put the EPIC tax on the ballot to be decided on by the voters.

Dear Governor Jim Pillen, Sutton, as you may know, has been dealing with, and going through a tough challenge over the course of the past four months. We’ve been dealing with the aftermath of an EF-1 tornado that shook, beat up, and damaged many areas of this small South Central Nebraska community.

CAPITOL VIEW COMMENTARY BY J.L. SCHMIDT STATEHOUSE CORRESPONDENT NEBRASKA PRESS ASSOCIATION I don’t remember much about my recent 64-block ambulance ride from my house to an urban hospital, but I was told after the fact that it was a matter of a few minutes to keep my body from going into septic shock.

Veterans Day is an outstanding opportunity to recognize the men and women of our armed forces who have served our country. Through their courage and devotion to their duties, America’s veterans have helped keep the United States the greatest, freest nation on Earth.

During the pandemic, school closures and the transition to online or remote learning were no doubt challenges for our Nebraska students, teachers, and parents.