Update from Senator Jacobson

I first want to say THANK YOU for all the support in the primary election. I try to review every bill in the Legislature through the lens of what is best for District 42 and its residents. I recall supporting Democratic and Republican bills based on their impact on my constituents.

Pieces of Me

Last week a local publisher and I were texting back and forth.“Never know if I’ll get it all done, but somehow we always do, don’t we!?” I said.She responded, “Same. Working all the time and trying to get stuff done at home.

Dave Says

Dave Ramseywho was named executor of the estate, told my wife that she plans to withhold the money from one of their siblings. She said it’s because she thinks she’s financially irresponsible. My wife and I don’t think this is the right thing to do, and we’re wondering if it’s even legal.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I wrote an article a couple weeks ago regarding the need for local political subdivisions to focus on their spending if you want you to keep your property taxes in check. Some of the feedback I have gotten since that time suggests I may need to walk through how our property taxes are determined.

Pieces of Me

It’s Monday and I’ve felt a bit behind all day. I’m not sure why.Maybe it was the load of laundry I did this morning. I rolled the hamper to the washing machine yesterday, but then decided to wait to do it this morning.

Update from Senator Jacobson

This past weekend (May 2-3) was the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, when our nation honors the brave volunteer and career firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.We give special reverence to those we have lost over the past year.

Pieces of Me

Banquet season wrapped up this week for Mullen Public Schools, with the Athletic Banquet being held Monday evening.We all have our go-to dishes that we take to potluck style meals and one of my favorites is fruit salad. Cut a variety of fresh fruit up into bite sized pieces and mix together.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, My husband and I are 38 years old.We’re completely debtfree, we each have great jobs with honest, conscientious companies, and we’re doing very well financially. We tithe regularly to our church, and we try to give wisely to civic groups and non-profit organizations in the area.

Pieces of Me

Another week has whizzed by and here I am tasked with filling this space once again.Oftentimes I scroll through my camera roll to see what’s happened in the last week if I need Pieces of Me inspiration.Our first FFA banquet for our 7th grader.

Update from Senator Jacobson

With the legislative session over, it’s time to turn our attention to the election and the agenda for next year. Since my election in 2022, I have served on the Banking, Commerce, and Insurance Committee and, for the last two years, as its chairman.