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.
Nebraska City will continue to have a hardware store at the corner of Central Avenue and 8th Street, thanks to new ownership and a loan from the city’s Economic Growth Fund. Jeff and Angie Lant will operate Lant Hardware Inc.
Dominance on defense helped the Lourdes girls’ basketball team avenge an early season set back in action against Elmwood-Murdock at home on Friday, Jan. 20.
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.
Bill introductions have concluded and committee hearings start next week! With over 800 bills introduced, the various committees will be hard at work going through the numerous bills. This column will highlight one of my bills this session that will have a direct, positive impact on District 1 - LB 212.
This past Friday, thousands of Americans traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the national March for Life. The march celebrated its 50th anniversary this year and is an opportunity to give voice to the voiceless, stand up for the fundamental right to life, and demonstrate support for both mothers and their children.
Richard Glenn Riggs age 94 of Bellevue, NE peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home in Bellevue. He was born on January 20, 1929.
Martha, age 93, died due to complications from dementia @ Brighton Gardens’ Reminiscence Unit Jan. 21, 2023. She was born at home in Nebraska City, Ne. April 17, 1929 to C.L. DeLong and Irene (Davis) DeLong. Martha was a member of Nebraska City High
Kaye L. (Smith) Player, age 82, of Beaver Lake, NE passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the CHI Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha, NE.
Jack Allen, age 72 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Carissa and Kurt Curtis of Nebraska City; grandsons Justyn and wife Kiana Curtis of Clarksville, TN, Brandon Curtis and girlfriend Jadeyn of Nebraska City; greatgrandson Gavyn Dean Curtis; sisters and brothers-inlaw Janice Moore of Kearney, MO, Sharon and Bill Hessler of Auburn, Diana and Ron Perry of Nemaha; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.