A few (or more) years ago, Popeye the Sailor Man was an inspirational cartoon character. When needed, the superhero would quickly swallow some spinach and become strong, able to pack a punch that would defeat any evil villain.
Waiting to be called for ‘my appointment’s turn’ in an office recently, I picked up a magazine that featured “The Most Admired Women In America.”
In 2022, the Justice Department charged two people for allegedly attempting to obstruct a government investigation into Huawei, a Chinese-owned company.
As I sit down to write this week’s newsletter, we have completed 16 days of the 90-day 2025 Legislative session. Committee hearings have begun in earnest and the initial flurry of legislative bills advancing from Committee are being debated on the floor of the legislature.
The most recent survey of teen mental health by the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 revealed that 20.3% of adolescents in the United States have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. This reflects a 35% increase since 2016. The survey also found that 40% of teens reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, 20% seriously considered suicide, and, tragically, 9% attempted suicide.
The overwhelming generosity of the people of Nebraska City, helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season.
At the conclusion of the time period for introducing new bills on January 22, a total (715) legislative bills, and (20) resolutions or proposed constitutional amendments have been submitted.
The date is Jan. 26, 2025. You are seated in a nice restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska waiting to have your order taken.