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The mustard plant is a bush that when mature reaches an average height of six to 20 feet with a 20-foot spread.  The plant grows easily in temperate climates, produces clusters of yellow … more
The 108th Legislature’s first session came to a close on June 1, 2023. It was an intense session with determination displayed by all. Several victories for Nebraska’s commitment to … more
Dendrochronology is an invaluable tool that can help scientists determine the age of ancient settlements and artifacts.  It is a technique that involves calculating the age of a tree, or a … more
Article 1 of the United States Constitution gave each state the authority to oversee elections. Several amendments have been added throughout the years to spell out certain voting rights, the … more
Chocolate is a favorite food of many people across the world.  It is tasty, rich in carbohydrates, an excellent source of quick energy and it contains minute amounts of stimulating … more
There was a half hour left to the second round of the budget debate on LB 814 when we started discussing the topic of water last week. I brought an amendment in a final attempt to convince the … more
The nutria (aka coypu) is a large rat-like, semiaquatic, herbivorous mammal that is well-equipped for aquatic life, with its webbed hind feet.  They strongly resemble beavers, but have … more
The Nebraska state constitution requires the legislature to balance the budget every two years. Last fall, 79 state agencies consisting of various departments who run the state began calculating the … more
Accessibility to the legislative process is unique to the Nebraska Unicameral and an aspect that is essential to our state’s success. Every piece of legislation is given a hearing where … more
The United States produces millions of tons of cheese each year making it a world leader. Cheese has rapidly grown in popularity in the U.S. for the last 50 years. Statistics show that … more
There are 14 standing committees here in Lincoln that are assigned legislation based on the subject matter found in the language of each bill. These committees are able to prioritize legislation … more
It was a busy and productive last week for the Health and Human Services Committee. As chairman, it was my responsibility to oversee legislation, amendments and conversations revolving around LB 626 … more
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