Disputes over religious freedom and LGBTQ rights in the United States have led to some of the most high-profile judicial controversies – and 2022 is no exception. For example, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments Dec. 5, 2022, about whether a designer can refuse to create wedding websites for same-sex couples; a ruling is likely in late June 2023.

Parents, do you feel as if the distance is growing between you and your teenage son or daughter? If the answer is “yes,” that widening gap could be more than a sign that your child is growing away from you.

In 2020, proponents of the initiative that would allow casinos at the state’s horseracing tracks made a convincing argument that providing gambling there would keep the cash wagered and the tax dollars it generates in Nebraska rather than seeing it cross the Missouri River to Iowa casinos.

After just a month of operation of one casino, that prediction is bearing out – in millions.

The family unit plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s life.  A loving home is a tremendous blessing –it’s easy for many of us to take that for granted.  But there are nearly 500 children in Nebraska still waiting on a forever family.  At the State, we are working diligently to find every one of these children a safe, loving home.  I encourage you to consider what you can do to play a part in changing a child’s life through adoption or foster care.