Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

Although the Legislature is still not moving at full speed, we have made some progress over the past week. Certainly, much time has been wasted with the ongoing filibusters, but we are still moving important bills forward that will benefit residents of District 42.

Pieces of Me

You all know I’m a lover of traditions and Easter is yet another time of year that many families have traditions.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’m thinking more seriously about buying a home in the next year or so. It seems like the housing market has cooled off a bit, so I am also planning to get a secured credit card to help me rebuild my credit score in the meantime.

Pieces of Me

Yikes! Last week hit and all of a sudden I feel like I’m strapped into a roller coaster holding on for dear life. I’ll celebrate 15 years of owning the Tribune this summer but in January it was 15 years that I’ve been working here and each spring (and November and December) it’s the same.

Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

I continue to get emails for many constituents asking why the Nebraska Legislature is unable to get anything done. Given the lack of progress over the first 54 session days, it is a very legitimate question.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’m going to sell a rental cabin I own, and the sale should bring me about $388,000. Should I take the proceeds from the sale and use it to pay off my home and other debt or use the money to buy another, similar rental property where I could collect about $1,500 per month in rent?

Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

Now that committee hearings are complete, the Nebraska Legislature will move to all-day floor debate, including late-night debate to maximize the time we have to consider priority bills.

Pieces of Me

A positive that came from experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic for my little family was stumbling on the best Airbnb. If you’re not familiar with Airbnb, it is people offering places for short term stays. Vrbo is another similar company.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2022 Obituaries: Vernie McCully, Sharon Paxton 5 YEARS AGO - 2018 Obituary: Wanda Smith 10 YEARS AGO - 2013 Sooky Marks named Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Elementary Teacher of the Year Birth: Teal Michael to Dane and Gerri Peterson 25 YEARS AGO - 1998 Obituary: Rose...

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’m 20 years old, and I’m planning to buy a home in the next year. Besides having a 20% down payment, what other tips do you have for a first-time home buyer? Also, is there anything I need to guard against when it comes to buying a house?