Opinion

Americans everywhere are still struggling under record inflation. The March Consumer Price Index, a key inflation indicator, showed a five percent inflation rate, with overall food prices up 8.5 percent over March of last year. Since 2021, Americans’ wages have declined 3.7 percent, which partially explains why workforce participation rates are so low at 62.6 percent.This has a ripple effect across our economy, leaving hardworking families and small businesses in a difficult position. According to the National Federation of Independent Business’s Small Business Optimism Index, 43 percent of small business owners report having a hard time filling job openings, with overall optimism decreasing for the 15th consecutive month.

Are the state’s coffers really flush? Is a tax cut sustainable?

Perkins Canal Project funding

School financing: Did somebody really push the easy button?

Christmas tree bills

May 2, 2018–Dr. Sam Jacoby receives the Hall of Fame Award from Nebraska Dental Association President Dr. Mark Hinrichs during the 150th annual meeting of the association… Todd Becker Foundation talks to students about choices and the band “Chye” performed at the evening assembly at the high school…Skview celebrated their achievement of a 5-star rating with music and hotdogs…Obituaries: Adell Ulrich, 88; Ralph “Mac” Boon Jr., 72...

Ethanol

Legislature moves toward building a prison, caution remains

Yes, the pot has officially called the kettle black

Heartbeat bill