Opinion
Erdman at the Legislature: Economy, pink tax increase notices
All of the signs are indicating that the U.S. economy is entering into a long-term recession. Last Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised the key interest rate by three-quarters of a point and raised the short-term interest rate from 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since 2008.
Tough times ahead for drought stricken areas
Now that fall has arrived, the attention of ag producers has turned to harvest.
Inbox: Stevens, not Tegtmeier for state school board
As a retired educator and supervisor of student teachers in the western part of Nebraska, I have been in many public and private school classrooms and I’m very proud of the teachers and administrators who are educating our students.
Brewer at the Legislature: Property taxes contribute unfair share to schools
Every session of the legislature I introduce a resolution. Last session it was called LR 13 CA. It proposes a constitutional amendment to place a limit on how much property taxes can be used to fund public schools.
Slush funds open door to more Beltway corruption
President Joe Biden has made eradicating government corruption a top priority: "Fighting corruption is not just good governance," he recently proclaimed. "It is self-defense. It is patriotism, and it's essential to the preservation of our democracy and our future."
Inbox: No rate increase from NPPD
I am happy to report there will be no overall rate increase from the Nebraska Public Power District for 2023.
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