They say the more things change, the more they stay the same. And the reason they say that is because time and time again, it’s proven to be true.

I thought of that the other day when one of Governor Pillens’ Legislative Priorities made it out of committee. LB140 is the bill before the Unicameral that would not allow children in grades K-12 to use a cell phone in school.

The Costco shareholders voted to keep their company’s DEI program. This begs the question….

Why does Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers give a damn about what the shareholders of Costco want? If Costco wants to continue its DEI programs why should Nebraska along with 18 other states put pressure on Costco to change its policies?

Nebraska really is a study in paradox. We are a red state with high taxes. We are a rural state with a thriving metropolitan area. We want to stop the brain drain and encourage people to move here while advertising that we’re not for everybody.

Could the tragedy of the devastating fires in Los Angeles be a glimpse into what the future may hold?

A lot has been said and political opponents have pounced on the news that Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass cut almost eighteen million dollars from the fire department’s budget.