Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

Water is the lifeblood of rural Nebraska. Not only do we need clean drinking water for our communities, farms, and ranches, but water is essential for the crop and animal production that drives so much of our economy.

Dave Says

Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I need your advice. I just accepted a new job in a field I love three weeks ago. Yesterday, I was recruited and offered a position by a huge company for the same kind of position, and they pay more than twice what I’m making now.

Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

What’s with the pink card that I got in the mail titled, “NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE”? If you have received a large pink card in the mail recently, your taxes might be going up.

Pieces of Me

The Mullen Bronco football team was down, 12-16, with the game almost over. The Broncos had the ball at their own 15 yard line. The quarterback dropped back, evaded a South Loup Bobcat and threw the pass… Whew! Who knew a youth football game could get so intense?

Dave Says

Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, We are ready to start Baby Step 2, and we have about $35,000 in total debt. Our two smallest debts, a credit card and a truck we financed, are both $4,500 right now, and we have a combined income of about $95,000 a year.

Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

Now that fall has arrived, the attention of ag producers has turned to harvest. Ranchers have completed their hay harvest and are preparing for the winter-feeding season once the grazing season comes to a close.

Pieces of Me

My husband Dane and I are fortunate to be able to raise our kids in my hometown and only about an hour from where he grew up. It has been especially fun for me to watch our kids participate in some of the same activities that I did as a kid.

Dave Says

Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, What is the right age to begin giving children an allowance? Ben Dear Ben, In my mind, there’s never a right time to give kids an allowance. Instead, work out a plan to pay them commissions, and assign them ageappropriate weekly chores.

Update from Senator Mike Jacobson

Over the past few months, much focus has been placed on the new economic development projects in District 42. Each project will bring good paying jobs and economic growth. Growth in the region will increase sales tax revenue and property tax payers, all which should reduce area property tax rates.

Pieces of Me

Is anyone else still eating all things zucchini like we are? In years past I would take advantage of anyone sharing zucchini, but last year I finally got my way and we planted zucchini in our family garden at my parents’ for the first time ever that I can remember.