The best option for Paid Family and Medical Leave

In America, our news cycle is often fraught with controversy and dispute. From watching the news or scrolling social media, it might seem like there are few issues where Americans see eye to eye. Of course, it may be true that we disagree on some big issues, and those issues may be important.

Health Center Chatter

At Boone County Health Center (BCHC), we are dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. When you’re not feeling your best, the last thing you want is to spend hours on the road traveling to receive treatment. The good news is, in almost every case, you don’t have to.

The case for congressional term limits

Readers may have heard that I recently introduced a bill in the Nebraska Legislature calling for a limited Article V Constitutional Convention for proposing a single amendment to the U.S. Constitution for term limits on Congress.

It’s ‘Groundhog Day’ all over again when it comes to private/parochial schools

I really enjoyed the film, “Groundhog Day.”It starred Bill Murray – who is generally hilarious – as a TV weatherman covering Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, home of the famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil.

My wife is a trooper for putting up with me

My wife puts up with a lot.February is the month of love and I have come to a big conclusion. My wife must really love me.I know what you are thinking, “Rick, that is a good thing.” But, I put that love to the test on a daily basis.The newest addition to our family, Teddy, is now a week old.

Giving future leaders the chance to succeed

The American education system develops our next generation of leaders, but we must reckon with serious challenges facing our nation’s students, families, and educators. Preparing to meet the demands of adulthood and the workforce in our rapidly changing economic landscape is no easy task.

Uncovering foreign threats in America’s networks

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

Serving Nebraskans and focusing our priorities

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.

It has been quite the journey

Over the weekend I planned an ambitious task.We have entered the stage of the basketball season where teams are playing conference tournaments. I had a schedule of four ball games in York and one game in Greeley on Saturday. Could I make it to everything?

Walls, fences and rules

As always, the opening days of this current Nebraska Legislative session were spent getting organized and laying out plans for the most efficient way to conduct the people’s business.