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The "new kid on the block" in the world of astronomy is NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).  This new, $10 billion, space observatory, was launched in December of 2021, and is the … more
With the spring season upon us, many schools across the county are preparing for their performances and competitions in the fine arts realm. Fine arts encapsulate visual art, theater and music, … more
Corn (also called maize), like wheat and rice, is a grass that has become highly modified by artificial selection and recent genetic technology.  We use the seeds or "grains" for a variety … more
We were finally able to engage in substantive debate last week with conversations surrounding LB 77. This bill would help Nebraska join 25 other states in allowing its citizens to carry a concealed … more
I am reading a new diet book. (The authors would scold me hearing I used the word "diet." They prefertheir readers get away from using this word due to its often negative connotations.) The … more
Two individuals who have made a huge impact on the Washington County community have recently accepted new positions elsewhere, and it's important to take time to focus on their achievements and all … more
LB 626 is the abortion ban bill currently being debated in the Nebraska legislature (It technically bans abortion at six weeks, which is an abortion ban). Under this new law, Nebraska women and girls … more
I was thankful for the opportunity to present LB 42 to the Judiciary Committee last week as I work to narrow and clarify the definition of "neglect." If we look at the reports of suspected abuse … more
Spiders are easily recognized by the four pairs of seven-segmented legs.  There are more than 35,000 named species worldwide, including more than 3,000 in North America. However, there … more
A major victory took place in Fort Calhoun as the Board of Education unanimously voted to move forward with the track and football field renovation plan at its Feb.13 meeting. The plan includes … more
In today's world, plastic is found everywhere and tons of it is produced every year.  It is cheap, versatile, easy to synthesize and can be molded into an almost unlimited variety of shapes … more
While weather last week cancelled events and caused snow days across the state, the business at the Nebraska State Legislature continued as normal. I had one bill up for a hearing that was heard … more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:13, The LORD said more to me: “I have seen this people. Look! What a stubborn people they are! My granddaughter is almost 18 months old. She has a sweet disposition … more
On Feb. 14, the Nebraska Legislature’s Agriculture Committee hosted a hearing on Legislative Bill 740, a bill that would modernize and improve the process used to inspect and permit mobile food … more
It has been an eventful week in the legislature with a lot of emotional bills being heard. One of them, called the “Let Them Grow Act”, was heard in the HHS Committee. This bill … more
As I write this devotion, the vestiges of Valentine's Day, the day to celebrate love, are all around me.  Hearts and flowers of pink and red, supposedly the universally recognized … more
Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles, California, is one of the most interesting and unique city parks in all the world. It is called Hancock Park and contains a group of smelly, … more
This week I’d like to talk about two of my bills that were heard in committee, one dealing with school safety and the other with prescription refills. The first bill, which pays for … more
A potential law being discussed in the Nebraska Legislature would relax the state's motorcycle helmet requirements and put the choice in the driver's hands. Blair Sen. Ben Hansen introduced … more
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