Editorial

Don’t Steal Opportunity From My Students

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 3:00am

In May, Nebraska became the 49th state to enact a school choice bill. I spoke at the bill signing and could hardly believe it was reality, even as Gov. Jim Pillen announced Legislative Bill 753 was now law. For many advocates across the state, this victory was a long time coming and was the key to new opportunities for thousands of Nebraska’s neediest students.

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A Win For Rural Broadband

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 1:00am

In this polarized age, the news often floods our minds with problems and criticisms. We rarely hear truly good news — news of cooperation and achievement. Today, I’m excited to recap some incredible news for our great state.

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Upping Our Room-Reading Game

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 1:00am

I am curious as to what ever happened to scruples in public life. Anybody know? You remember scruples: Stand-up people, the do-the-right-thing-regardless crowd? Maybe my naivete is showing, but I swear scruples used to be a thing.

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Risk V. Reward

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 07/13/2023 - 2:00am

Many investors get into real estate because they like to know that there is something physical and tangible that they are buying. It is perceived as lower risk than some other investments. In the case of providing housing, we are providing a much-needed service, so the presumption is that there is an inherent value. In a perfect world with property rights, this is true.

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Missing ‘Thank You’ Is Making Me Not Want to Send Gifts

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 12:00am

Dear Annie: I have a family of grandnieces and nephews who never say thank you or let you know they received their gift. They are young, and I’d blame my niece for not teaching them, but she has five children, and I can imagine it’s hard for her to find the time to teach them to say thank you.

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The Challenges To Business Success In America

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 12:00am

I have been writing this column for over 21 years and have seen a lot of changes. But nothing as dramatic as what I’m seeing now.

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On Former President Donald Trump And The GOP Debates

Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 07/10/2023 - 3:00am

Candidate debates have become a fixture of presidential campaigns, and they’re especially valuable in primaries. Voters get a chance to see how well candidates perform under pressure, and relative unknowns get rare exposure against the front-runners. The debates helped Barack Obama in 2008 against Hillary Clinton, and they helped Donald Trump in 2016, so it’s notable that this time Mr. Trump is threatening not to debate.

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Dog-Walking Etiquette

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 8:06am

Dear Annie: I live in a nice neighborhood in a modest-sized city. This is a dog-rich environment, with most of my neighbors owning and frequently walking their dogs. I have two, which flourish in my yard, and we rarely walk.

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Dignifying Work, Asking Questions

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 2:00am

Solving the manufactured debt-ceiling shakedown, er, crisis, included the House expanding work requirements for those receiving SNAP benefits, the program formerly known as food stamps.

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Get Headed Down A Debt-End Course

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 3:00am

Facing your debts can be depressing for several reasons. First, all the stuff that caused the debt is not so wonderful and new as it used to be. And the interest rates ... Yikes! But the worst, the all-time most horrible thing about facing debt is the realization that given the present rate of repayment, that monster is going to hang around and invade your life like a huge family of freeloading relatives, for a very long time. That’s the bad news.