Editorial

Legislature Needs To Figure Out Medical Marijuana

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 12:00am

Neither medical marijuana nor its supporters are going away. The best efforts by opponents to quell the issue have only kicked the can down the proverbial road.

It is time for the Nebraska Legislature, after years of consideration, to take action on medical marijuana. If they don’t, the people — through initiated measure — will.

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Finding Yourself In A Legal Gray Area

Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 12:00am

Twice a year, I host a program for the New York State Bar Association targeting young lawyers who are looking to set up solo law practices.

These people ask a million questions, and while there are clear answers to many of them, there are some that simply cannot be answered because there aren’t clear legal precedents.

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Year-Round DST: Do Like Colorado, For Region’s Sake

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 1:00am

We’re glad that one prime concern we’ve raised about switching Nebraska to year-round daylight saving time has been resolved — for now, at least.

Legislative Bill 143, state Sen. Tom Briese’s latest such bill, wouldn’t set up an unacceptable change-your-clock two-step for cross-country drivers in our neck of the woods (er, Plains).

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Not Every Kid Needs A Mentor, But Every Kid Deserves One

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 02/15/2023 - 2:00am

Families, schools, and teachers do a lot to support Nebraska kids, but sometimes they need more. That is where mentors fill the gap. They provide guidance, a hand on the shoulder, a source of support, and more. Nebraska has many such programs. Unfortunately, the need for mentors far outnumbers those who are available.

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Pass-Through Entity Tax Law Would Address Dire Need Of Nebraska’s Competitiveness

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 2:00am

In announcing six priority bills aimed at transforming Nebraska’s tax code on Jan. 18, Gov. Jim Pillen stated: “Our current tax system fails to make Nebraska competitive.” While advocating for these bills, Gov. Pillen further stated on Feb. 3 there is a “dire need” for Nebraska to remain competitive.

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Fewer ‘Friends,’ More Coffee

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 02/13/2023 - 4:00am

As Nebraska’s three House members voted to gut the Congressional Office of Ethics and add $114 billion to the deficit and Nebraska State Sen. Steve Erdman dissed George Norris, I was celebrating being Facebook free, lightening my already reedy-thin social media footprint.

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How Legalized Sports Betting Has Transformed The Fan Experience

Published by jason@omahadail... on Fri, 02/10/2023 - 4:00am

A couple of days before Christmas, I went to see the NHL’s Nashville Predators play on their home ice against the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche.

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Rent…On Time Every Time

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 02/09/2023 - 3:00am

History is littered with what, at the time, were considered “game changers.” Those game changers have become commonplace in our current world; when was the last time you marveled at the technological breakthrough we know as the wheel? Or the lightbulb? Or even the fact that we fly in airplanes all around the world? The likelihood is we dismiss or overlook these incredible technologies and innovations because we have become so familiar with them. We don’t see just how amazing these everyday conveniences are and ho

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The Ethical Dilemmas Behind Plans For Involuntary Treatment To Target Homelessness, Men-tal Illness, And Addiction

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 2:00am

Over the past year, cities across the United States have unveiled new policy plans to address homelessness amid rising concerns about health and crime – for homeless people themselves, as well as for surrounding communities. Notably, several proposals include civil commitment, also referred to as involuntary treatment, for people with severe mental illness or substance use disorders.

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My ‘Entrepreneur Of The Year’ Nomination (Part 2 of 2)

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 02/07/2023 - 3:00am

Entrepreneurs are today’s American heroes, and that’s a good thing. But too many people have an unrealistic picture in their heads of how things are going to go. They think that being a successful entrepreneur means they will be universally loved and rewarded, both financially and psychologically, and that everything will go without a hitch as long as they find the right idea.