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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 … more
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 … more
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!! I hope your Easter was both meaningful and a joy for you and those close to you. As a pastor, I can say it’s truly a celebration when Easter Sunday … more
We are finally making headway here in Lincoln, slowly but surely. After a passionate debate last week, the majority of senators voted to change the rules of the Legislature to encourage the body … more
The first four children of Leah, born to Jacob, were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah. They grew up together. It’s natural for these four to stick together. In Judges 1:3, we see Judah make … more
About 600 miles west of Ecuador, South America, in the Pacific Ocean are a group of small islands called the Galapagos Islands. They came into existence millions of years ago when volcanoes on … more
The donkey (aka burro or ass) is a hoofed mammal in the same family as the horse and zebra. They have long, floppy ears and tend to be stockier than horses or zebras. Donkeys come in a variety … more
Out walking the other day, I saw a fence with a broken panel. It was only two or three boards that had fallen in, but I thought if they have a dog, they won’t for long! And since we do get … more
This session has been unique in that we are more than 50 days into the 90-day session without a single bill ready for the governor’s signature. When a bill gets voted out of committee, it … more
This week marked the final week of hearings for over 800 bills introduced in the 108 th Legislature. I completed this phase of the session by presenting two bills before the Appropriations … more
In 2006, musical artist Mark Schultz released a song called “Broken and Beautiful.” The song describes that we are all broken. We have broken parts within our hearts, in our relationships … more
After Alfie's passing, when I arrived home from the vet, I started walking along our usual route through the park. I just had to keep moving, I could not be still. My heartbreak and anguish after … more
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