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

Graduation is always a special moment in time. It’s a time to celebrate more than a decade of learning, club activities, homecoming and prom, awards and competitions and athletic games. … more

For the last few months, the Washington County Museum has prepared for a big project to move the old Long Creek schoolhouse. The school, currently located on Long Creek Lane west of Fort Calhoun … 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