Opinion

March 21, 2018–Leyton Speech Team 1st at Districts, eight entries qualified for state…BHS Art Club visits the Denver Art Museum and are pictured…Jocelyn Pohl and Kyler Watts, Bridgeport, have been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State…Bridgeport Speech team is also state bound and are pictured…Obituaries: Frances Fay (Bowness) Bilby, 91; Jeanne Camille Westervelt, 82...

The consumption tax just won’t go away, but it should

One of government’s primary responsibilities is to keep people safe. Elected officials make laws that keep the peace and protect us from violent criminals. It’s an idea that seems like common sense to an overwhelming majority of us.Yet in recent years, loud voices on the far-left crying “Defund the Police” have pushed policies threatening that most basic role of government.

Agriculture producers in Nebraska have earned their standing as world leaders in agriculture through their excellence and tradition of respecting the natural resources with which our state is blessed. No one cares more about the land and water of our state than the farmers and ranchers whose livelihoods depend on careful management these resources.

Voter ID proposals are anything but cut and dried

This week the Supreme Court heard arguments on Biden v. Nebraska and U.S. Department of Education v. Brown, two challenges to the Biden administration’s student debt cancellation proposal.The administration’s debt cancellation scam is just one example of a pattern of irresponsible economic policies that have resulted in ongoing inflation, exacerbated workforce woes, and increased financial hardship hitting American households. In our Commitment to America agenda, House Republicans made a promise to deliver a government that is accountable to taxpayers.To do this, we must conduct stringent oversight, stop reckless policymaking, and move forward proposals that will get our country back on track.

Senator ’s filibuster antics hurting legislature’s image

Just what is the State of the State?

February 28, 2018–Leyton Warriors beat Minatare in the Class De-12 subdistrict semifinals in double overtime, by a score of 49-43…Bill to grand ex-felons immediate voting rights introduced for second year…Morrill County spelling bee winners are Ruthie Loomis-Goltl, Zach Araujo, and Haylee Carnine...

Eminent domain