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In some parts of the country, the high school rite of passage known as the post-prom party is no more. A victim of the COVID closure culture and rising costs, among other things, fewer communities …
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4/19/24
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One of the very important and significant natural treasures of North America that many people don't think about or recognize are the Great Lakes.
The Great Lakes are a series of five large …
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By Larrie Stone
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4/19/24
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The 108 th Legislature’s Second Session has come to an end and with it, the combination of two years worth of work. Thirteen of the 26 bills that I introduced found support of the Unicameral …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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4/19/24
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In an attempt to finish the 108 th Legislative session well, debate has moved along quickly with intentional conversations and negotiations to improve legislation that we can all agree on. I was able …
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4/12/24
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The Revenue Committee joined forces with the Governor’s office this year to put together a property tax relief plan that found a vehicle through LB 388. An increase in sales tax, levy caps on …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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4/5/24
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Mountains are found at numerous places all over the Earth, and new mountains are being created all the time, although the process takes millions of years.
Also, old mountain ranges are being …
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By Larrie Stone
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3/29/24
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Athletic programs are often celebrated by entire communities as people gather together to cheer on their favorite team during various sport seasons throughout the year. Regardless of small-town …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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3/29/24
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Since its release in 2013, my favorite movie has stayed the same.
I saw “The Great Gatsby” when it first came out and I never looked back. It stuck with me so much that I …
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By MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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3/26/24
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Late night debate has kept us busy at the capitol, giving us time to work through approving the budget and other priority bills. The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Priority Bill, LB 1073, …
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3/22/24
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For decades, there has been a stigma around people with tattoos. Some call it wasted money, others consider it a sin and many link them with criminality. The reality is, a third of Americans have …
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By MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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3/5/24
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Amphibians such as frogs and salamanders live part of their life on land and part in the water.
Most species lay eggs that hatch in water where the hatchlings start out their life in a larval …
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By Larrie Stone
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3/1/24
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So Eppley Airfield is getting a $950 million renovation. That’s Omaha. Why should we care?
For starters, most of us fly. And many of us fly out of Omaha. As Nebraska’s largest …
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3/1/24
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The conversation that evolves around taxes in our state usually refers to property taxes. However, I’d like to address inheritance tax. We are the only state in the Midwest that still …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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3/1/24
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With mass shootings still infiltrating headlines, I sat down to watch one of my favorite movies —”The Fallout.” This movie is a true testament to how students in America overcome …
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By MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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2/27/24
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For generations, the peanut (aka groundnut, goober, monkey nut) has been a favorite and healthy snack food for many.
The peanut is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is a …
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By Larrie Stone
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2/23/24
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The ability to work brings purpose and a sense of accomplishment for many Nebraskans throughout our state. It takes both determination and an interest in the wellbeing of our loved ones and …
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2/23/24
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The Nebraska lifestyle varies based on urban and rural locations, causing a divide in opinions about legislation. For instance, the Judiciary Committee heard LB 1269 in an attempt to implement …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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2/16/24
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Like the majority of states — 38 to be exact — Nebraska has a “Stand Your Ground” law, sometimes known as the castle doctrine. The idea behind the legislation is that …
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2/16/24
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For many people, movies are not exactly something that they enjoy. I come across many people that enjoy watching documentaries. So for this week, I wanted to talk about my favorite documentary …
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MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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2/6/24
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Two meetings were held this week to hear from the community and gather ideas for future planning.
Monday was the Arlington Public Schools' Community Engagement meeting, and Tuesday introduced …
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2/2/24
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On Jan. 27, thousands of Nebraskans came to Lincoln to walk in support of life. When I first ran for the position of state senator, I promised to represent the overwhelming voice of Nebraskans in …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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2/2/24
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The ability for constituents to be involved in the legislative process for each bill is considered to be a privilege unique to Nebraska. Our Capitol building is known as “the people’s …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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1/26/24
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