State lawmakers head back to Lincoln for long-shot bid to cut property taxes

By the time you read this, state senators are expected to be trudging back to Lincoln for a special session on property tax relief.

LETTER: Reader agrees with recent letter to the editor

I totally agree with Larry Syslo in his recent letter to the editor.I was born and raised a Belgrade farm girl and have recently returned to Fullerton.Being away, I always looked forward to the Nance County Journal for news from home.But the recent changes have disappointed me.

LETTER: Students deserve respect

I read with some interest Senator Lippincott’s column entitled “Going to school on property tax relief in Nebraska” In his column he notes the rising number of school staff and the rising number of special needs students.

Governor Pillen’s plan to cut property taxes

Recently Gov. Jim Pillen has been touring the state and stopping at the homes of legislators to discuss his plan for property tax reform to be discussed in the upcoming legislative summer session.

Newspaper owner responds to letter to the editor

I went to McDonalds over the weekend and tried to order a McRib. Needless to say, Ronald was less than accommodating.Changes have been made to the menu, and I ate some nuggets.Last week I received a letter to the editor from a reader who has moved away and now calls another state his home.

LETTER: Reader does not like changes made to NCJ

The Journal has evolved over the years. I believe Plourds owned it before my time. The Hebdas owned and printed the Journal when I lived in Fullerton during my youth (60s, 70s,).

LETTER: Update on the Public Service Commission

The past several months have been very busy and productive at the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC).As we continue our summer activities and work, I wanted to share a quarterly update on our efforts over the past three months since the Spring 2024 District 4 Update.

Going to school on property tax relief

We’ve been waiting months since the close of the Unicameral’s 2024 legislative session and now we have an answer. Gov. Jim Pillen has announced the special session of the Nebraska Legislature to tackle lowering property taxes will convene on Thursday, July 25 in Lincoln.

No exaggeration needed

Do you know someone who exaggerates all the time? I’m not talking about stretching things just a little.I’ve been in the car with my kids and they ask “how much longer” and my normal response is “just a few more minutes.

Why ‘Help Wanted’ goes wanting

This past spring in Nebraska more than 54,000 business “Help Wanted” signs and newspaper employment want ads were left wanting as those jobs remained unfilled. Meanwhile, our state’s unemployment rate is sixth lowest in the nation at 2.5 percent.