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Update from Senator Jacobson

I spent much of last week in Lincoln discussing interim study schedules and meeting with colleagues regarding priority legislation for the next session.
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Back in January, we booked flights for a quick getaway at the end of the school year.With it not yet being peak tourism season, we’ve found mid-May to be a great time to travel.Of course the weekend that worked for the original school dismissal date coincided with opening weekend at the golf course...

Update from Senator Jacobson

I first want to say THANK YOU for all the support in the primary election. I try to review every bill in the Legislature through the lens of what is best for District 42 and its residents. I recall supporting Democratic and Republican bills based on their impact on my constituents.
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Pieces of Me

Last week a local publisher and I were texting back and forth.“Never know if I’ll get it all done, but somehow we always do, don’t we!?” I said.She responded, “Same.
Dear Dave, My wife and her siblings each inherited about $10,000 when their dad passed away. One of her siblings,

Dear Dave, My wife and her siblings each inherited about $10,000 when their dad passed away. One of her siblings,

Dave Says

Dave Ramseywho was named executor of the estate, told my wife that she plans to withhold the money from one of their siblings. She said it’s because she thinks she’s financially irresponsible. My wife and I don’t think this is the right thing to do, and we’re wondering if it’s even legal.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I wrote an article a couple weeks ago regarding the need for local political subdivisions to focus on their spending if you want you to keep your property taxes in check.
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It’s Monday and I’ve felt a bit behind all day. I’m not sure why.Maybe it was the load of laundry I did this morning. I rolled the hamper to the washing machine yesterday, but then decided to wait to do it this morning.

Update from Senator Jacobson

This past weekend (May 2-3) was the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, when our nation honors the brave volunteer and career firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.We give special reverence to those we have lost over the past year.Last weekend has special...
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Pieces of Me

Banquet season wrapped up this week for Mullen Public Schools, with the Athletic Banquet being held Monday evening.We all have our go-to dishes that we take to potluck style meals and one of my favorites is fruit salad. Cut a variety of fresh fruit up into bite sized pieces and mix together.
Dave Says

Dave Says

Dave Says

Dear Dave, My husband and I are 38 years old.We’re completely debtfree, we each have great jobs with honest, conscientious companies, and we’re doing very well financially. We tithe regularly to our church, and we try to give wisely to civic groups and non-profit organizations in the area.