As valuation notices arrive in mailboxes across Nebraska, many property owners are asking the same question — If my valuation increased, does that mean my property taxes will increase as well? The answer is, no, not necessarily. Your property tax bill is based on two things: the assessed value of your property times the tax […]

Following up on the discussion of the power and responsibility that comes with casting a ballot, this week I want to address one of the more debated issues of this legislative session — Nebraska’s new minimum wage law. LB 258 was a bill created to provide practical, real-world guidelines for implementing Ballot Initiative 433, which […]

Nebraska is finally beginning to receive some long-awaited moisture, providing some relief to dry pastures and fields. While this is good news, these rains do not necessarily signal the end of the state’s drought. Recent updates show that drought conditions remain severe across much of the state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows that over […]

For too long, victims of child sexual abuse have faced persistent harm as their worst moments are viewed, shared, and monetized online, often without a meaningful way to force the removal of content. Existing criminal law was not always sufficient to hold commercial websites that knowingly profit from this illegal content accountable. I introduced LB […]

As this week’s election takes place Tuesday, May 12, it is a good time to pause and reflect on both the privilege and responsibility that come with the right to vote. Whether an election is local, statewide, or national, every ballot cast helps shape the future of our communities and our country. Voter participation often […]

Every Nebraska rancher who has moved a herd of cattle across a public highway understands the momentary confusion that can occur when a vehicle crests the hill, and there’s brief uncertainty about what may happen next. We live in a world where common sense is simply not as common, and more and more drivers have […]

The 109th Nebraska Legislature concluded Friday, April 17, with two key outcomes — passing a balanced budget and upholding the governor’s vetoes. I was able to get 11 bills passed this session, including LB 1195, which provides a direct benefit to counties across Nebraska. The bill originated with Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond, who consulted […]

It is hard to believe we have reached the final week of the session. The time has moved quickly, and the pace now reflects the urgency of the work that remains. Thursday was the last opportunity for any bill to be scheduled on General File and beginning this Tuesday, the Legislature turns its full attention […]

With the session winding down, the Legislature has approximately six days of debate remaining to work through a significant number of bills. At this point in the session, most of the remaining bills are priority bills, and there simply is not enough time to give them all the floor debate they deserve before the session […]

Valentine is stepping up to solve a problem that many rural communities face: a shortage of childcare. Families, local leaders, and churches are working together to fill the gap, showing what is possible when a community takes action. This issue directly impacts families, employers, and the ability of communities to grow. When parents cannot find […]