Body LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee in favor of LB303 which aims to provide Nebraskans with additional property tax relief by altering the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act (TEEOSA).

Body January 31, 2025 For the first time this century, Nebraska’s property taxpayers opened their statements in December and saw a reduction. The state’s economy continues to grow at a near record pace and our population has surpassed two million.

Body In 2022, the Justice Department charged two people for allegedly attempting to obstruct a government investigation into Huawei, a Chinese-owned company. Both defendants, thought to be Chinese intelligence officers, orchestrated a plot to steal sensitive case material from the U.S.

Body Nebraska 4-H celebrates February as 4-H Month to unite youth, parents, volunteers, and alumni to honor past, present, and future outcomes developed through 4-H.

Body The most recent survey of teen mental health by the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 revealed that 20.3% of adolescents in the United States have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. This reflects a 35% increase since 2016.

Body For the last five years, I have had the great privilege of serving my local health system as Medical Director for Home Hospice.

Body At a recent farmland leasing workshop, the question was raised, “I am a landlord with a handshake lease agreement. What happens if I die?” At the time, I gave the simple answer of “the new owners of the land will be subject to the lease.”

Body President Trump’s second inauguration marks an important turning point in our country. After four years of an open border, high prices, overregulation, and weakness on the world stage, we have real leadership in the White House again.

Body January 20, 2025, was a momentous day for America. The theme of the 60th Presidential Inauguration was “Our Enduring Democracy.” And this Inauguration was a reminder that because of our American Constitution, our nation will surely endure.

Body Lately I’ve been reminded of a blockbuster movie from my youth. It contains a scene that even those who never saw the film are likely to recognize. A sleeping family is jolted awake, and from the foot of the bed the young daughter sings “they’re here!”