The Legislature wrote legislation, LB 744 (Nebraska Revised Statute 50-1501) in 2018 that exempted themselves from qualifications challenge except by one person at one specific point in time.
I wish to encourage all alums of the State 4-H Camp in the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey to send in your online support of Sen. Mike Jacobson's bill, LB 281. Whether you were a 4-H'er there, an artist at the Autumn Art Workshop, a Range Camper, a Youth Energy Leadership Camp attendee,…
Thank you for the Sunday, Jan. 29, editorial concerning Nebraska LB 626, the "Heartbeat Bill." As a close follower of the pro-life movement for the past 30 years, I have rarely heard such thoughts expressed so eloquently.
I think of age discrimination in the workplace as directed to the older worker. LB 15, introduced by Sen. Tom Briese of Albion, tells me I am wrong. Why isn’t the work of a teenage employee as valuable as that of an older worker? As Emma Haar (North Platte Telegraph, Feb. 2), stated, many te…
A good Samaritan and a good cause
"In reality, what we have is another case of a politician belonging to the state's dominant, ruling party conspiring to unlevel the playing field for his party's benefit."
In reading the headlines for the Telegraph on Jan. 11 ("New bill targets early voting"), I was surprised to read that we had such a serious issue with voter fraud in Nebraska that Senator Erdman thought it was necessary to require all but a few voters to vote in person on all election days.
House vote opens door to corruption
Jacobson thanked for sponsoring 2-person crew bill
New law reduces drug costs for senior citizens
Secret ballot rule dates to beginning of Unicameral
The recent severe winter weather should provide a key reality to any power entity that thinks an industrial power line should be built across remote country of the Sandhills.
Continuing to grow North Platte
Playhouse Guild says ‘thank you’
No late-night rides in North Platte?
On behalf of the Prairie Arts Center and the Creativity Unlimited Arts Council, I would like to thank the many businesses, individuals and organizations who participated, donated and created for Festival of Trees.
The Nebraska State Patrol conducted random alcohol compliance checks at 12 local alcohol establishments last month in Lincoln County. Community Connections would like to thank the nine businesses who passed the compliance check for not selling alcohol to minors. Research suggests strong enfo…
"Nebraska ... The Good Life" is proudly printed on traffic signs seen when crossing our state line.
Help ensure accuracy of broadband map
How to get the government you may not want
The volunteers of the North Platte Catholic Community Food Pantry would like to express our sincere appreciation to Shelly Arensdorf, organizer of the annual Cowboy Christmas event, for allowing us to collect donations at the door once again this year.
Sheldon exhibit sponsors thanked
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I think the poor record of the Democrats should be summarized before midterms. Inflation of 8% is at a 40-year high and affects everyone. Janet Yellen said it will continue for several years.
Bruns is ‘not a true fiscal conservative’
Most election years there are various boards that don’t generate much excitement or concern. This year is different. The race for the Nebraska Public Power District board in District 4 is one of the races that has generated considerable interest.
Voters now have the opportunity to elect a representative who will stand for the education of children, not the indoctrination of children. Elizabeth Tegtmeier is a certified teacher, a mother of five children and an educator who has the ability, the desire and the strength to change the dir…
Ensuring that patients have access to needed medicines is a critical part of keeping them healthy and at their best. Many people don’t realize that patients still need access to medicines at the end of their lives as well; pain management medications that keep patients comfortable as they sa…
I'm well aware that regents don't hire coaches. I'm also aware that regents, state senators and the governor are the spokespeople, the face of Nebraska, to others.
Please join us in voting for Mike Jacobson in the upcoming Legislative District 42 election.
Election Day is coming fast — Nov. 8! Please support and vote for Elizabeth Tegtmeier. She is a very common-sense person who is motivated to do what is right for Nebraska school-age children. She will guide the Nebraska State Board of Education to make common sense out of the turmoil that t…