Body Last week the legislature tackled some bills that were controversial to some. The resolution for Nebraska to support a convention of states finally made it to the 3rd round of debate after many attempts over the years. LR 14 was amended to add a sunset date of February 1, 2027.

Body Ruth Ellen Minchow passed from this life on January 5th, 2022 due to complications from Covid. Ruth was born May 11, 1935 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Woodrow and Lola (Bird) Wetenkamp.

Body Harold Dugan Wisdom, age 66, of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at his home. He was born at Tonasket, Washington on May 1, 1955 to Robert Lee and Amie Marguerite Wisdom.

Body One of my favorite parables describes the difference between heaven and hell. In both places, hungry people sit at tables laden with delicious food. In hell, people suffer and starve because they cannot eat with the long utensils provided.

Body The unfortunate closing of the Arapahoe nursing home has highlighted the need for more healthcare providers in greater Nebraska. The difficulty in maintaining adequate staff was certainly a major factor contributing to the closure.

Body 1/10/2022 Eric Adams of North Platte - Violation of Protection Order, Pretrial: January 31, 2022 @ 9:30 A.M.

Body This week the legislature started holding hearings on some of the bills that have been introduced so far. I have 4 bills up this week. LB’s 712, 803, and 805 which were heard Tuesday in the Agriculture Committee. On Wednesday, LB 804 was heard in the Natural Resources Committee.

Body As many of you know, this is my 8th and final year in the Nebraska Legislature. I’m amazed by how quickly time has gone by. As I enter my final session, barring any special session, there are some things I have yet to accomplish and we will get into those a little bit later.

Body Students who want to serve their country as officers in the military can apply to the U.S. Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Body ARAPAHOE - When Arapahoe businessman and personal trainer Tyler Cappel decided to run for a seat in the Legislature last summer, he did not think he would be facing an incumbent. As a resident of Dist.