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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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Members of Enterprise Media Group (EMG) staff traveled to Lincoln the weekend of April 15 to attend the Nebraska Press Association (NPA) Convention and see how the company fared in the Better …
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4/28/23
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In the local paper last week, pledging his support for the bill to ban abortion in Nebraska, Ben Hansen invoked God and remarked on his “faith -based viewpoint,” specifically his …
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4/28/23
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There is a FOR SALE sign in front of Blair Cinema 3.
Why should this concern us? Its no secret the theatrical industry has been on life-support since the pandemic closed the economy in 2020. …
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4/27/23
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Blair resident Rich Jaworski was honored for his hot air ballooning feats once again on Saturday, where he earned the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.
This award is given to pilots who have …
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4/21/23
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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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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 …
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By Russ Foust
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4/13/23
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and The Bridge is hosting a few events to show our support for those who have been impacted by sexual assault and remind everyone that …
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4/11/23
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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 …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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4/7/23
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The five Washington County volunteer fire departments — Blair, Kennard, Herman, Arlington and Fort Calhoun — are constantly on the move fighting grass and structure fires, assisting …
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4/7/23
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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 …
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By Chuck Larsen
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4/7/23
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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 …
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By Larrie Stone
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4/7/23
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Candidate Jim Pillen didn't speak to us (the public) before the election, and he still does not speak to us since the election.
In the majority of the other statewide races this past November, …
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4/6/23
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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 …
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By Larrie Stone
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3/31/23
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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 …
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By Steve Hopple, Preacher/Evangelist — Blair Church of Christ
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3/31/23
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen apparently must consider himself a stealth governor.
Since taking office three months ago, he has not provided schedules for his day-to-day activities nor that of …
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3/31/23
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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 …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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3/31/23
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