Body Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in March. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations.

Body We all agree that our kids are our future. In every community across our state, no matter the size, we all want the same thing – a better future for our kids than we had.

Body One in 12 Nebraskans are employed by the trucking industry, making it the third largest industry in our state. Over three million Americans work as commercial truckers, carrying essential products across our country. American truckers transported 10.

Body Throughout my time in the legislature, I have heard countless stories from across Nebraska of working people being driven off of their farms and out of their homes because of the rising burden of property taxes.

Body It’s been an incredibly emotional week. We spanned the entire palette in just a few days and I suppose that’s both healthy and stressful.

Body Many people find themselves being told, “your blood pressure is pretty high today!” You might be at the dentist’s office for a filling, in the emergency room getting stitches after an avocado mishap, or maybe you’re at your annual physical appointment.

Body Last weekend, the United States shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon that entered our airspace.

Body This week, as the nation listened and watched, President Biden gave the second State of the Union address of his presidency. Over the last year the American people have struggled under historic inflation, rising crime rates, and severe economic uncertainty.

Body Families, schools, and teachers do a lot to support Nebraska kids, but sometimes they need more. That is where mentors fill the gap. They provide guidance, a hand on the shoulder, a source of support, and more. Nebraska has many such programs.

Body If I asked you to name a chronic disease, you would probably think of conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, or dementia. The odds are, one of the most common chronic diseases would never cross your mind.