Pieces of Me

A few of us had an exciting secret to keep over the weekend after we were told Friday that Sarah Hardin would be recognized as the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year on Monday during a surprise presentation.

Update from Senator Jacobson

This past week has included political subdivisions holding budget planning meetings that will determine their tax requests. This is perhaps a good time to review how the system works and how your taxes are determined.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, Our son used to own and run his own small business, until it went bankrupt a few months ago. We let him move in with us, because he hasn’t been able to find another job and had nowhere else to turn.

Update from Senator Jacobson

We have spent much time over the past year discussing property taxes and their impact on home affordability. Clearly, property taxes will continue to have my full attention, but there are other factors that also impact home affordability costs.

Pieces of Me

For the second year in a row I was able to take our daughter to the Nebraska football home opener at Memorial Stadium.My family has had a pair of season tickets for around 70 years. Our kids are the fourth generation of my family to sit in those seats.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’m 29, and I’m about to buy my first home. My plan is to buy a duplex, and rent out the other side to help pay down the mortgage quickly. A good friend, who is like a brother to me, wants to be my renter. But I’m worried this might jeopardize our friendship at some point in the future.

Pieces of Me

We’re in the midst of changing seasons.Summer will soon change to fall.New sports seasons are upon us. Here in Mullen we’re following girls golf, cross country, volleyball, football and rodeo.We’re all in different seasons of our lives.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I have received many questions this week regarding LB1087 (The Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Act), which I introduced in 2024.

Dave Says

Dear Dave,Your plan has really changed our financial lives, and our relationship, for the better over the last three or four years.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Julie and I enjoyed driving our 1968 Camaro in the annual Hershey Fall Festival parade. It was great seeing so many friends who attended the parade and the delicious prime rib feed following.