Christmas in The Good Life

Christmas is nearly upon us, but in The Good Life, the spirit of the season lasts all month long. You may recall that last year I featured our state’s Christmas City of Minden in my Christmas column.

District 4 Public Service Commission Winter update

I am Eric Kamler, your Commissioner for the 4th District of the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC), representing 31 counties across Nebraska.

‘Cornhusker Clink’ doesn’t help state’s image

No matter your opinion of immigrants, I think we can agree on one thing – having a federal detention center in Nebraska is not a good look for our state.

Fighting regulations

Federal regulations are a costly, overreaching web which stifles innovation, germinates uncertainty, and often burdens the very people they purport to protect.

Don’t forget what Christmas is really all about

Growing up, I loved watching Christmas specials on TV.From Frosty to Santa Claus, Rudolph to White Christmas, those shows always put a smile on my face.You can learn a lot about the world by watching Christmas specials. But there is one that stands above the rest.

Trade war pinches farmers leading to $12 billion bailout

So much for cutting federal spending.Just recently, President Trump announced a new $12 billion payout to American farmers.It’s not a reward for great work – farmers produced another record crop this year.

Time to replace TEEOSA

TEEOSA is an acronym which stands for the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act. The legislative bill that created TEEOSA was LB 1059 passed back in 1990.

Restoring peace through strength

This past week, I traveled to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for the annual Reagan National Defense Forum — one of the most important gatherings of national security leaders each year.

Auditor Mike Foley: Nebraska’s Watchdog

In the heartland of America, where fiscal responsibility is as vital as the cornfields that stretch across the plains, Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley and his team stand as a beacon of integrity and diligence thanks to their relentless pursuit of accountability.

Sometimes we over think to find the perfect gift

I don’t know about you, but I started my Christmas shopping months ago.I keep a running list on my phone of gift ideas for everyone in the family. Throughout the year, if I spot something one of the kids or my wife might like, I grab it and stash it away.