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The Nebraska state constitution requires the legislature to balance the budget every two years. Last fall, 79 state agencies consisting of various departments who run the state began calculating the …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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5/12/23
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"The remarkable thing about God is that when you fear God, you fear nothing else, whereas if you do not fear God, you fear everything else" — Oswald Chambers.
The word “fear” …
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By Richard Palmer
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5/12/23
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Accessibility to the legislative process is unique to the Nebraska Unicameral and an aspect that is essential to our state’s success.
Every piece of legislation is given a hearing where …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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5/5/23
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In the springtime, it’s easy to look around and see the powerful images of scripture all around me. In my neighborhood, I see people planting seeds in freshly tilled soil (Luke 8:4-15). I walk …
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By Jake Loftis
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5/5/23
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The United States produces millions of tons of cheese each year making it a world leader.
Cheese has rapidly grown in popularity in the U.S. for the last 50 years. Statistics show that …
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By Larrie Stone
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5/5/23
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There are 14 standing committees here in Lincoln that are assigned legislation based on the subject matter found in the language of each bill.
These committees are able to prioritize legislation …
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By Ben Hansen
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4/28/23
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Ezekiel says that in his vision the heavens were opened and he saw visions of God. He said, “As I looked, behold, a stormy wind came out of the north, and a great cloud, with brightness around …
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By Chuck Larsen
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4/28/23
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Beans are the edible, smooth, kidney-shaped seed of any one of a variety of leguminous plants.
The plants are widely grown for these seeds, containing much protein and oil, and as a forage and …
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By Larrie Stone
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4/21/23
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Ecclesiastes 1:3-4, Isaiah 64:6, Ephesians 2:8-9
Some questions in the bible assume an answer. Some assume a positive answer.
“ You really liked that present, didn’t …
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By Chuck Larsen
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4/21/23
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It was a busy and productive last week for the Health and Human Services Committee. As chairman, it was my responsibility to oversee legislation, amendments and conversations revolving around LB 626 …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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4/21/23
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There are millions of animal species living on land.
They are all unique in some way, but only a few are record setters. The following are a few examples of record setting land animals.
Some …
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By Larrie Stone
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4/18/23
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Last week, we worked towards property tax relief here at the legislature, starting with how we fund our
schools. Nebraska is ranked 49th in state aid for school funding because of the formula we …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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4/14/23
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