Dave Says

Dear Dave, My husband lost his job four months ago, and we’re close to losing our home.I’m working three jobs trying to keep our heads above water, while he’s “waiting for the right opportunity.

Pieces of Me

I follow Clear Creek Ranch Mom on social media, a 5th generation rancher from Custer County, Nebraska.She recently wrote a post about her daughter asking her, “Mom. Where did you learn to do this stuff?” as she worked on scalding peaches to prepare to preserve.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Now that the special session has ended, it is time to reassess the progress made and chart the path forward from here. I’m looking forward to being able to spend more time in the District again. The Lincoln County Farm Bureau is hosting a town hall meeting at the McKinley Education Center at 6:30 p.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, How do you feel about people taking money out of savings to pay off credit cards? I have an emergency fund in place, like yo u recommend, and a savings account. I also have about $5,000 in credit card debt. What’s your take on this?

Update from Senator Jacobson

The legislature adjourned on Saturday around noon after a debate on LR2CA. LR2CA is a constitutional amendment introduced by Sen. Brandt.

Pieces of Me

What are we doing?This is dumb.Well, it’s too late now.If you’ve ever done a house remodel project of any kind, you’ve probably had similar conversations.After years of talking about it (and saving for it!) my husband Dane and I finally bit the bullet and are remodeling our kitchen.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I was talking to some friends the other day about wills and trusts. They seemed to have a variety of opinions, so can you straighten things out for me? I don’t have a will or a trust, and my financial situation is pretty simple. I just want to make sure I do the right thing.

Pieces of Me

I’ve recently started slipping into our 11-year-old’s shoes or sandals by the door when I’m stepping outside for something quick.“Remember when he fit curled up in a ball laying on my chest!?” I asked my husband Dane the other day. “Now I can wear his shoes!!”I’ll admit to getting a little teary.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I am writing this article on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 11. The legislature adjourned on Thursday and is scheduled to reconvene at 1:00 on Monday, Aug. 12. It’s expected that the Revenue Committee will be ready to formally introduce a committee amendment during the Monday session, likely to LB9.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Julie and I were really glad to be back in the District this past weekend, which gave us the opportunity to attend the parades at Brady Days and the Logan County Fair in Stapleton. We then made the trip up to Mullen to attend the annual Hooker County Fair beef barbeque.