Auditor says corporate tax breaks are putting a drain on state budgets

LINCOLN — When it comes to the whys and hows of state tax policy, it’s hard to beat public hearings of the Revenue Committee at the Nebraska Legislature.

It isn’t a one-sided conversation

Do you ever feel like you are talking to a brick wall?Well — as a parent — sometimes talking to my kids feels like I’m talking to myself or just talking to hear myself speak.Usually it is when I tell them to go clean their room or tell them to go get ready for bed.

Trade war would bring more pain to state’s farmers

Even in the best of times, farming is a precarious enterprise.There’s drought, floods, hail, wind storms and pests of all kinds to deal with.

Perfect storm of a housing shortage

I recently attended the opening of a new home in Clarks that was built using funds from a state program called the Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF). It allows state money to be loaned to builders on an interest free loan for two years or whenever the home is sold, whichever occurs first.

Explaining the congressional budget reconciliation process

April 12th marks an important date for Congress. It marks the 100th day of our new Congress and a moment for us to assess our work and accomplishments so far for the American people.In this brief period, we’ve already accomplished so much.

Letters to the Editor

Economic development lays the foundation for strong towns, but it takes planning and investment.

Reader: Common ground

To the Editor: There is common ground for those who voted for, or against, Donald Trump to be President of the United States again.First, we can all agree that he won the election. Second, Kamala Harris did not whine and lie to the American people that she really won.

Waterboy: Maybe area students can perform tests

The following is in reference to a Central City alum statement. “Our local schools should be teaching water testing so they can protect their health into the future.” My thoughts at the time are those youth need a Go Fund Me fund to cover the costs of testing that can really add up.

Representing You

When I was going through the year-long Air Force pilot training program years ago, I found most of the instructor pilots to be patient, encouraging and helpful.However, the training was rigorous and the washout rate in my class of 63 was 42 percent. The stress level was extremely high, indeed!

All Things Nebraska

In November, Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative allowing workers to earn sick leave for personal or family needs. They also voted to legalize marijuana used for medical purposes.