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More guns in Schools, pool for legislative clerks and more

More guns in Schools, pool for legislative clerks and more

They’re back. The 108th Legislature, Second Session, convenes today. 01/03/2024 05:00 AM

5 Tips for creating a culture of caring in our high schools

5 Tips for creating a culture of caring in our high schools

Participants in high school sports and performing arts are under tremendous pressure these days – from parents, teachers, coaches and peers. Their days are consumed with school, sports and activities. They are trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be – all while having to compare themselves to everyone else on social media. It’s easy to see why high school students have a lot on their plates … and their minds. 01/03/2024 05:00 AM

Poinsettias

VIEWS FROM VANDEWALLE 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

The joys of the Christmas season

The joys of the Christmas season

MURMAN’S CORNER 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Letter to Santa...my Christmas wishes

Letter to Santa...my Christmas wishes

THE BULL 12/20/2023 12:00 AM

Discussions of an EPIC tax on Murman’s mind

Discussions of an EPIC tax on Murman’s mind

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. 11/29/2023 05:00 AM

Giving thanks for a community that communicates

Giving thanks for a community that communicates

First, thank you to all the business owners and concerned citizens who came to our city council meeting on November 13. 11/29/2023 05:00 AM

It’s a desert out there Nebraska

It’s a desert out there Nebraska

CAPITOL VIEW COMMENTARY BY J.L. SCHMIDT STATEHOUSE CORRESPONDENT NEBRASKA PRESS ASSOCIATION 11/29/2023 05:00 AM

Dear Gov. Pillen...Sutton needs a helping hand

Dear Gov. Pillen...Sutton needs a helping hand

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. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM

Land of the Free Because of the Brave

Land of the Free Because of the Brave

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. 11/15/2023 05:00 AM

Rural healthcare system needs help at basic levels

Rural healthcare system needs help at basic levels

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. 11/15/2023 05:00 AM