Opinion

I really got excited for the state of Nebraska football last Saturday in the first minutes of their game against Oklahoma. I thought we could actually win the game.

One summer during my college years, I had a roommate who suffered from suicidal thoughts. She’d attempted suicide before we met, and been hospitalized, but continued to struggle. Back in the late 80s, there was very little public understanding of mental health issues, and the stigma was even stronger than it is today. Our other roommate and I didn’t know what to do, or where to turn.

A common refrain I hear from employers across Nebraska’s Third District is how difficult it has become to find workers to fill the job openings they have. As the unemployment rate rose to a six-month high of 3.7 percent in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of job openings in America sits at roughly 11 million.

Imagine it’s pitch dark. The Pacific Ocean is swirling below your ship. Suddenly the darkness is pierced by the bright flashes – gunfire from nearby enemy destroyers. Within three minutes, the ship you are stationed on is in flames and you and your fellow crewmates are in the rough water. It’s hard to fathom how anyone would react. Most, I’m sure, would struggle to know what to do.

As governor, I’ve prioritized strengthening Nebraska’s presence abroad. Ninety-five percent of the world’s population lives outside of America’s borders. We must reach these international customers to grow Nebraska and create opportunities for our kids and grandkids.

with Phyllis Buell This past week has been very eventful, hasn’t it? We lost two leaders. England’s Queen Elizabeth II led her kingdom until her death.

People often talk about having a “gut feeling” when they know something is wrong. What feelings come when there is something wrong with the digestive system itself and how do you differentiate between “butterflies” acting up and a serious gastrointestinal problem?