Update from Senator Jacobson

Last week, I walked through the history of the state’s revenues from its four main sources. As I pointed out in that article, the state does not assess property taxes and, as a result, your property tax bill is not determined by the state.

Pieces of Me

School starts here in Mullen this week, which can involve a range of emotions - apprehension, excitement and sadness from both kids and parents!I’ve never been a mom who gets sad about my kids growing up.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I don’t have any kids, and I’m not married. I’m 35 and have a good job, plus I’ve got $25,000 in an emergency fund, $50,000 in a separate savings account and almost $100,000 in a retirement account. Should I have life insurance, too?

Update from Senator Jacobson

As many of you know, we have been dealing with budget shortfalls during the last two years.

Pieces of Me

If you don’t follow the Hooker County Tribune on Facebook and/or Instagram, you need to!As the Hooker County Fair wrapped up on Sunday, I posted on social media that I took nearly 3,500 photos over 6 days.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I took part in a press conference with Governor Pillen last Monday to discuss his executive order placing a hold on large data center applications to participate in the state’s business incentive program called the ImagiNE Nebraska Act.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, My parents recently lost their home due to some very bad financial habits. They have always had financial problems, even though my father is smart and makes good money. They found another place to live, but since all this happened, my father has been constantly asking me for money.

Pieces of Me

We’ve all seen the memes and reels about men not being able to find anything without a woman’s help.

Update from Senator Jacobson

We have officially begun the annual area celebrations and parades. It begins each year with the Nebraskaland Days parade, followed by the annual Sutherland celebration and parade. This past weekend was the Perkins County Fair (and parade).

Dave Says

Dear Dave,I’ve never had a credit card in my life. I do have a $600 monthly car payment right now, and it’s my only debt. I owe $10,000 on the vehicle. Currently, I have a sixmonth emergency fund saved, plus $25,000 in a regular savings account.