On April 17, the Legislature adjourned its 60-day session. The primary focus this year centered around balancing the state budget. When the session began, we faced a budget shortfall of over $600 million. The budget deficit was largely caused by tax reductions in the One Big Beautiful Bill. The Nebraska income tax code is based on the federal tax code, so as reductions were made federally, it automatically reduced the state income tax paid by Nebraskans. I’ve always believed taxpayers can more wisely spend their hard earned money than the government. Another reason for the deficit was a loss of increased federal funds that had temporarily increased during COVID. As much of that funding declined, programs the state had created or expanded began to exceed the available funds.

Anesthesiology is the branch of medicine committed to pain relief and patient care before, during, and after surgery and other procedures. It has origins in ancient times but made large advances in the last two centuries.

While serving as Nebraska’s senior U.S. Senator, there are moments that remind me of how special Nebraskans are. Last week was one of them. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Nebraskans packed the gymnasium at Lincoln Northwest High School to send off members of the 67th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and the 234th Brigade Signal Company as they prepared to deploy to Djibouti. It was impossible not to feel the weight and pride of the occasion.

The last two weeks, I got to be home — traveling across Nebraska. From East to West, I received updates on critical projects in our state.

Substance use disorders like alcohol and opioid use disorders can be diverse, and every patient has a different story when it comes to their addiction. Social factors, genetics, history of trauma or mental health disorders, and many other contributors may be at play, which can make treatment of substance use disorders challenging.

By NCTA News CURTIS, Neb. — Cheyanne Wood was supposed to go to her cousin’s baby shower that morning. Instead, she found herself standing at her kitchen sink, feeling something she couldn’t explain. “I could feel my blood pressure rising… and then it was like sparks went off in my brain.” Within seconds, the sensation intensified.

Benjamin Franklin famously wrote “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Franklin was a legendary intellect, and it’s hard to overstate the impact he had. But I’d suggest an addition to that particular quote, one with which I suspect he’d agree.

Last week, I wrote about my team’s work to secure federal tax dollars Nebraskans already sent to Washington to improve the Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island. This week, I want to update you on my recent visit to Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill and share my team’s efforts to invest federal tax dollars there as well.

Tax Day is nearly here. This tax season, the Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering for Nebraskans and putting more money in your pocket. Recently, I’ve been travelling the state to share good news about this year’s tax returns. Workers will keep more of their income. Families will have more money to put toward groceries. Farmers and ranchers will be able to grow and reinvest. CBS News reports that the average tax refund will increase by about $1,000 per filer. This tax season will be better for hard-working Nebraskans.

By Kenisha Huddleston | NCTA News For Jozlyn Anderson, agriculture was more than a career path; it was a family legacy and a lifelong passion shaped by hands-on learning, strong mentorship, and community connection at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.