Medical marijuana, repeal of private K-12 scholarships exceed threshold for Nebraska ballot

LINCOLN — Nebraska voters appear likely to vote on whether to legalize and regulate medical marijuana, as well as decide the fate of a new “school choice” law in November’s election, barring last-minute legal challenges.

How to discuss 9/11 with children

Over twenty years ago, parents across the United States faced the delicate situation of discussing 9/11 with their children.

Forget about property taxes and abortion: get out, time to enjoy Autumn

Back in the day, the Omaha World-Herald provided me with a company car and the instructions: “drive across the state and find some stories.”It was obviously a more formal command than that, something like “if you like your job, you’ll write something interesting.

A Bill to Alleviate Our Child Care Crisis

Experts are calling it a “child care crisis.” We have too few child care workers, too few child care providers, and too many parents seeking care that can’t be found. Nine counties in Nebraska don’t have a single licensed child care facility.

What Community Means to Us

The remarkable character of the people of the Third District was unmistakable as I traveled around Nebraska during August.

Fighting Wasteful and Reckless Washington Spending

Our country is headed down a path of fiscal disaster. The Biden-Harris administration has created high prices through their reckless spending. It’s contributed to a national debt of over $35 trillion. That’s over $266,000 per household. It’s a second mortgage for Nebraska families.

Changes that could arise from the “silver tsunami”

A report from the International Monetary Fund in the summer of 2023 indicated that a new challenge awaits the world in the coming years. The global population increased by one billion people between 2010 and 2022.

Social Security Administration Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications

Today, the Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an online, streamlined application for some applicants starting in December.

New Income Guidelines for WIC Increases Eligibility

Lincoln, NE — New income guidelines increased the number of families who could qualify for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition assistance program. The WIC program is a federally funded program and is an equal opportunity provider.

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) breaks ground on new multicustody facility

August 28, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, Director Rob Jeffreys and other NDCS and state leaders gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new multi-custody facility, located north of Interstate 80 and east of 70th street in northeast Lincoln.