Update from Senator Jacobson

As we begin the new year, we also begin a new legislative session. On Wednesday, Jan.8, we begin the 109th Legislative Session.

Pieces of Me

I used to always make New Year’s resolutions, but I ditched them a few years ago.As a goal-oriented person, I don’t need a calendar flip to motivate me.However, I am determined that 2025 WILL be the year that I get caught up on printing and organizing photos.This is starting to sound a bit like my...

Dave Says

Dear Dave, Do you have any advice for sticking with your goals and New Year’s resolutions? I always have great things in mind to shoot for in December, but then they always seem to fall by the wayside before spring.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and was able to enjoy it with family and friends. Christmas Eve church services are hard to beat. This year was no exception.

Pieces of Me

As another year ends and we change out calendars, I enjoy looking back on the last year and reminiscing.

Pieces of Me

Here in Nebraska, people regularly have various grievances against the Husker sports teams.I’m a Husker fan through and through, but I’m not in the fan category of those who let a Husker loss in any sport ruin my day.However, I do blame the Husker volleyball team for making me stay up way past my...

Update from Senator Jacobson

I want to open my article this week to acknowledge how proud I am of the Husker women’s volleyball team and their incredible season.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, A friend told me about your Baby Steps plan, and after years of living paycheck-topaycheck and running up credit card bills, I’m ready to get control of my finances. I just have one question. Baby Step 1 is saving $1,000 for a beginner emergency fund.

Pieces of Me

Thanks to a complimentary color press run from my printing company, the McCook Gazette, all subscribers get to enjoy some pages of colored photos in this week’s issue.It’s a gift to me that I get to pass onto you!Taking advantage of the color run for the issue right after the Mullen Commercial...

Update from Senator Jacobson

I continue to read articles and hear statements made at several trade group meetings regarding the so-called lost year of property tax relief.At the risk of beating a dead horse, I will attempt to once again explain the facts of LB34 and hopefully answer some of the questions people still have...