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Cut taxes, invest in our kids

Cut taxes, invest in our kids

Our current tax system fails Nebraskans and needs reform now. For too long, our tax code has not been competitive.We rank 29th in the country for personal income tax rate and 32nd for business income tax rate. And as all Nebraskans know, we have some of the highest property taxes in the country. From the Missouri River to Harrison, Nebraskans are demanding that their leaders have the courage to cut taxes. 01/26/2023 03:00 AM

Renewing a commitment to life

Renewing a commitment to life

Last year was remarkable for the pro-life movement. On June 24, when the Supreme Court issued their Dobbs v. Jackson decision, it was the culmination of nearly half of a century of compassionate work by pro-life advocates and communities to serve and fight for unborn children and abortion-vulnerable mothers.Yet, as many gather in Washington for the 50th annual March for Life this week, it is a sobering and spurring reminder the work of the pro-life movement is not done. 01/26/2023 03:00 AM

Capitol V iew

Should we even consider a two-house Legislature? 01/26/2023 03:00 AM

Dates set for county fair

Dates set for county fair

Hearing set to vacate two miles of county roads 01/26/2023 03:00 AM

Panhandle Coop Association announces recipient of the Roy Chelf Employee of the Year Award at annual meeting

Panhandle Coop Association announces recipient of the Roy Chelf Employee of the Year Award at annual meeting

Panhandle Coop Association Board of Directors named Bryan Reimers, Dalton Location Manager, as the winner of the Roy Chelf Employee of the Year Award at the Panhandle Coop Association Annual Meeting held January 19, 2023 at the Gering Civic Center. 01/26/2023 03:00 AM

Lady Bulldogs 3-peat as SPVA champs; Bridgeport boys finish second

Lady Bulldogs 3-peat as SPVA champs; Bridgeport boys finish second

Ruthie Loomis-Goltl sets new scoring record 01/26/2023 03:00 AM

Bridgeport Wrestling Club hosts meet

Bridgeport Wrestling Club hosts meet

Bridgeport hosted a federation wrestling tournament this past Sunday, with both gyms full of pre-K through eighth grade boys and girls, fighting for a spot on the top of the podium. Bridgeport Wrestling Club took fifth place overall out of the twenty-five participating teams. There were 350 little grapplers in the house, with 45 from Bridgeport’s club. 01/19/2023 03:00 AM

Bulldog boys advance to semifinals of SPVA tourney

Bulldog boys advance to semifinals of SPVA tourney

A fourth straight win advanced the Bridgeport High School boys basketball team into the semifinals of the South Platte Valley Association Tournament. The Bulldogs, who are now 8-4 on the season, rolled past Sutherland 65-24 in a first-round game on Monday. 01/19/2023 03:00 AM

Protecting families and small businesses

Protecting families and small businesses

Just two weeks from the start of tax filing season, an efficient and functioning Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has never been more important. 01/19/2023 03:00 AM

Why I appointed Senatedelegate Pete Ricketts

Why I appointed Senatedelegate Pete Ricketts

I had the opportunity this week to appoint Nebraska’s next U.S. Senator, former Governor Pete Ricketts. Only five times in our state’s history has a Governor had this privilege. The process was not one that I took lightly. More than 110 applications were received, and nine candidates interviewed – all individuals who are accomplished and respected by Nebraskans across our state. 01/19/2023 03:00 AM