Football fans are the next to feel the sting of ‘reseating’

If you hated the “reseat” process for Nebraska volleyball season ticket holders, just wait for the cascade of complaints when reseating of football tickets begins next year.The University of Nebraska recently announced a two-year process to “reseat” Memorial Stadium.

Report says Gov. Pillen's companies hired some undocumented immigrants

The Flatwater Free Press, in conjunction with reporters with the New York Times, recently confirmed what many had suspected – that Gov. Jim Pillen had employed undocumented immigrants in his hog business.Out in farm country, I doubt that the story came as much of a surprise.For years, Nebraska hog...

Growth of data centers and AI prompts reconsideration

Just about every week, I drive by a massive construction project on the north side of Lincoln, next to Interstate 80.Construction cranes soar high into the air; bulky soil scrapers remove hills and build new ones; a steady stream of construction vehicles scurry to and fro.It is the site for a...

Importing more beef a bad idea for Nebraska farmers

I’m no farmer.

Fictional ‘Git-R-Done’ Party would get it done

I have a dream (no, not that famous one).It’s about a great idea for a movie.

Third major candidate joins horse race for governor's mansion

Well, it now appears that we will have a third, substantial candidate on the ballot to become the next governor.Last week, former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom submitted more than enough signatures to join Gov. Jim Pillen and former State Sen. Lynne Walz in the race for the governor’s mansion.It’s an...

Foreign trade is a big deal, so trade mission makes sense

Some folks, I see, are criticizing Gov. Pillen for embarking on a trade mission to the Far East at a time when the state budget is bleeding red ink.It’s a fair gripe.

Second verse, same as the first — more budget cuts needed

Reporters take a lot of notes, and as I recall, the notes I took during 2023 when the state approved dramatic cuts in state sales taxes had supporters saying: “don’t worry, if the state gets into financial straits, it could pause the cuts.”Well, let’s fast forward to today.Gov. Jim Pillen, in a...

High property taxes are easy to describe, harder to solve

That time of year is nearing – the time when you have to pay the second half of your property taxes, due by the end of July.It’s a big check, and I write two of them, one for my house and one for the small farm that’s still in the family.No one likes to write these checks, and we don’t need a state...

‘Grumpy’ ticket holder decries big money in college sports

For nearly 30 years, I’ve been a season ticket holder for Nebraska volleyball matches.I also used to cover the sport.