Update from Senator Jacobson

I will be spending more time in Lincoln this week in order to take part in public hearings. The first public hearing will be held on October 15, as the Executive Board will hear testimony on LR198.

Pieces of Me

This will be my husband Dane’s favorite column in the history of Pieces of Me because I’m going to start it by saying: he was right.For years he had been telling me we needed to upgrade our laptop.At about a dozen years old, it was pretty much an antique in the technology world.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, What are your thoughts on prenuptial agreements?I’m a divorced single mom with two boys, and I’m their primary caregiver. I’d like to get married again one day if the right man comes along.

Pieces of Me

It’s National Newspaper Week!

Update from Senator Jacobson

One of the greatest pleasures of being a state senator is having the privilege to go to work each session day on the floor of one of the most iconic buildings in the country.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, My husband and I are both 25.We’ve been married just over a year.I’m a stayat- home mom, and we have one baby. Because I’m home with our son and my husband works outside the home, he believes he gets to make all the financial decisions.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Lately, there have been a lot of rumblings about changes made to the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and what they mean for connecting all Nebraskans to high-speed Internet.

Pieces of Me

I’m fortunate to have made it to the age of 39 before being altered forever by losing a loved one close to me.While everyone grieves differently, I’m now learning how to show up for others when they lose a loved one.My family has been overwhelmed by the acts of kindness we have experienced since my...

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’m 24, and I would like to buy an engagement ring. I plan on asking my girlfriend to marry me within a month, and I was wondering how much I should spend on the ring. I make $85,000 a year, and I have no debt.

Pieces of Me

Not having enough time is something that we all often think and talk about.Not enough time to read all the books we want to read.Not enough time to get all your work done.Not enough time to make it to all of your kids’ events.Not enough time to get all of our to-do list done.Now I’ll be thinking of...