Body Presidents, especially those of different parties, have a history of reversing their predecessor’s policies once they are sworn in. This is not unusual.

Body As this update goes to press, the Nebraska Legislature will have completed 57 days of this year’s 60-day legislative session. Much of the focus and debate this week has been on taxes.

Body I enjoy visiting with my colleagues who are medical specialists. We dive in and explore the depths of a particular condition. However, there is something to say about the breadth of knowledge that a family medicine physician is expected to have.

Body My number one priority while serving the past 8 years in the Nebraska legislature is to pass meaningful property tax relief. Although we did not achieve the level that I was hoping for over the years I’ve been here, we have made progress.

Body For many Nebraskans, Lent means two things: a time for personal reflection, and a time for weekly fish fries. My daughter-in-law comes from a big Catholic family who have called Omaha home for generations.

Body As we approach the final days of the 2022 legislative session, the Nebraska Unicameral has the opportunity to deliver smart criminal justice reforms that will enhance public safety and benefit all Nebraskans.

Body Life expectancy is a measure commonly considered when it comes to the overall health of a population.

Body Well we did it. The opportunity came up for Dale and I to visit Hawaii, and we took it.

Body After this week, the Nebraska Legislature has only fifteen working days left in this year’s sixtyday Legislative session. Most of the debate this week and next week has centered on (and will focus on) the State’s budget and how we spend the federal ARPA funds.

Body Lately my teenager has been fascinated by medical dramas. Although my “doctor self” is usually rolling my eyes throughout the program, it’s often a good conversation starter.