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Opinion

Lessons from a forgotten Nazi concentration camp, liberated 81 years ago

Lessons from a forgotten Nazi concentration camp, liberated 81 years ago

    "The soldiers didn’t need directions. They followed the bodies."

    Is a federal gas tax like an 'aging rock star on a farewell tour?' | Paul Hammel

    Is a federal gas tax like an 'aging rock star on a farewell tour?' | Paul Hammel

      "Nebraska is one of only 26 states that allow voters – if they collect enough signatures to put something on the ballot – to directly pass laws and amendments ..."

      Justice Thomas’ speech: Political attacks, unanswered judicial questions | David Adler

      Justice Thomas’ speech: Political attacks, unanswered judicial questions | David Adler

        "President Trump will stand at the podium in a time of deep division and great challenge," David Adler writes in his weekly column.

        New Nebraska law gives ranchers the right-of-way | Sen. Tanya Storer

        New Nebraska law gives ranchers the right-of-way | Sen. Tanya Storer

          "I introduced LB977 to strengthen safety protections for livestock being moved along Nebraska's roads and highways."

          Anger rises over changes made in citizen-adopted laws | Paul Hammel

          Anger rises over changes made in citizen-adopted laws | Paul Hammel

            "Nebraska is one of only 26 states that allow voters – if they collect enough signatures to put something on the ballot – to directly pass laws and amendments ..."

            The ‘times’ anything but interesting | George Ayoub

            The ‘times’ anything but interesting | George Ayoub

              "The ongoing dispute over who first said, 'May you live in interesting times,' pales when considering what 'interesting' means these days," writes George Ayoub.

              Another legislative session in the books, along with another budget crisis averted | Paul Hammel

              Another legislative session in the books, along with another budget crisis averted | Paul Hammel

                "I can attest that the fire drill-like finish to legislative sessions leaves you ready for something different. Or a stiff drink," writes columnist Paul Hammel.

                A session of action and vetoes | Sen. Tanya Storer

                A session of action and vetoes | Sen. Tanya Storer

                  "Our duty remains to enact policy that is practical, fiscally sound, and responsive to the needs of Nebraska communities," writes state Sen. Tanya Storer.

                  It’s time to ask some questions of Nebraska’s Congressional delegation | George Ayoub

                  It’s time to ask some questions of Nebraska’s Congressional delegation | George Ayoub

                    "If you’re keeping score at home, this year’s U.S. Senate campaign in Nebraska may require you to learn a new set of symbols to gauge progress ..."

                    A strong finish to the 2026 legislative session | Sen. Tanya Storer

                    A strong finish to the 2026 legislative session | Sen. Tanya Storer

                      "My focus throughout the session remained firmly on the needs and values of District 43," writes state Sen. Tanya Storer.

                      Political craziness now includes supposed 'plants' running for U.S. Senate | Paul Hammel

                      Political craziness now includes supposed 'plants' running for U.S. Senate | Paul Hammel

                        "The looming primary election on May 12 for U.S. Senate is, allegedly, quite a planting session, generating competing claims that candidates are 'plants' to help or hurt the two leading candidates,'" writes columnist Paul Hammel.

                        Building solutions, cutting through barriers | Sen. Tanya Storer

                        Building solutions, cutting through barriers | Sen. Tanya Storer

                          "Somewhere between Broken Bow and Dunning late Thursday afternoon, the focus for not just myself but thousands of other Nebraskans changed."

                          Opinion: Movement’s principles undiminished after shocking news | George Ayoub

                          Opinion: Movement’s principles undiminished after shocking news | George Ayoub

                            "The farm labor movement ... insisted that farm workers have the dignity, respect and fair wages that all laborers in the U.S. deserve."

                            Opinion: Wildfires getting worse, fueled by dry winters, higher winds | Paul Hammel

                            Opinion: Wildfires getting worse, fueled by dry winters, higher winds | Paul Hammel

                              Mass declarations of ineligibility for Environmental Trust grants and a pile of new rules led many groups to quit applying, figuring it was a waste of time.

                              Opinion: Getting a ‘save’ critical | George Ayoub

                              Opinion: Getting a ‘save’ critical | George Ayoub

                                "Senators are scrambling to find enough money to cover a $140 million deficit," writes George Ayoub.

                                Opinion: Simple ways to close the state budget gap dismissed | Paul Hammel

                                Opinion: Simple ways to close the state budget gap dismissed | Paul Hammel

                                  Mass declarations of ineligibility for Environmental Trust grants and a pile of new rules led many groups to quit applying, figuring it was a waste of time.

                                  The Nebraska wildfires | Sen. Tanya Storer

                                  The Nebraska wildfires | Sen. Tanya Storer

                                    "Somewhere between Broken Bow and Dunning late Thursday afternoon, the focus for not just myself but thousands of other Nebraskans changed."

                                    Opinion: Sin taxes raise money, old ideas | George Ayoub

                                    Opinion: Sin taxes raise money, old ideas | George Ayoub

                                      "Senators are scrambling to find enough money to cover a $140 million deficit," writes George Ayoub.

                                      Opinion: 'SAVE America Act' is a solution in search of a problem | Paul Hammel

                                      Opinion: 'SAVE America Act' is a solution in search of a problem | Paul Hammel

                                        Mass declarations of ineligibility for Environmental Trust grants and a pile of new rules led many groups to quit applying, figuring it was a waste of time.

                                        Debate on Nebraska cigarette tax continues | Sen. Tanya Storer

                                        Debate on Nebraska cigarette tax continues | Sen. Tanya Storer

                                          "In November, I made a very public pledge that I would not support tax increases ..." writes Sen. Tanya Storer.

                                          Opinion: Nebraska ‘values’ at 159 | George Ayoub

                                          Opinion: Nebraska ‘values’ at 159 | George Ayoub

                                            "Nebraska, where people do indeed experience homelessness, has, like much of the rest of the country, seen an uptick in rates," writes George Ayoub.

                                            Paul Hammel: Pillen pilfering Environmental Trust funds to solve state's budget woes

                                            Paul Hammel: Pillen pilfering Environmental Trust funds to solve state's budget woes

                                            • By PAUL HAMMEL

                                            Mass declarations of ineligibility for Environmental Trust grants and a pile of new rules led many groups to quit applying, figuring it was a waste of time.

                                            Protecting Nebraska families: Public safety and legislative priorities | Sen. Tanya Storer

                                            Protecting Nebraska families: Public safety and legislative priorities | Sen. Tanya Storer

                                              "Nebraska is sending a clear message that threats to our families, from fentanyl traffickers, human traffickers, and abusers to online predators, will not be tolerated."

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