There’s been a lot of buzz (particularly from conservatives) that the stimulus has created no jobs. We obviously beg to differ and set out to find an entrepreneur who might agree. Thus, we met Marv Fritz from Garden Fresh Vegetables in O’Neill, Nebraska. Marv started Garden Fresh Vegetables with a 10 acre greenhouse and 45-60 […]

It may be August Recess, but there has been no shortage of political news.  The last townhall we’re aware of is this Saturday with Democrats in Lexington.  Thanks to all of you who made it out and asked questions.  Here’s your Roundup:   Brace Yourselves: After weeks of holding our breath, waiting for news about […]

We have a repeat offender for today’s wimp.  Most of you probably saw this coming, but we are charging Governor Heineman once again. At a press conference today, the Governor railed against health care reform and Nebraska’s share of Medicaid costs.  He reiterated a favorite conservative phrase “unfunded mandate,” complaining about the estimated $526-$766 million […]

Heineman’s opportunities to have his cake and eat it too are coming to a close.  It looks like Senator Ben Nelson is calling out  the Governor’s double talk leadership style. Nelson’s office just released a statement that he has introduced a bill that would direct unused education funding towards deficit reduction.  If you’ll recall, Senator […]

Garfield may hate Mondays, but we’ve learned to love them.  To celebrate (and maybe pick your Mondays up), we’ve asked political cartoonist Neal Obermeyer to whip something up for us every other Monday.  Here’s his first piece: Editor’s Note: Neal Obermeyer cartoons reflect the opinions of the cartoonist and not necessarily those of BoldNebraska.org

Bold Nebraska heard from landowners last week that letters have hit their mailboxes from TransCanada, the company wanting to build the pipeline across the Sandhills and Ogallala Aquifer.  The letters threatened eminent domain if the landowners did not sign the proposed contract within one month. We understand several press outlets are working on this new […]

It’s Friday, which means we’re in a really good mood so the Roundup is full of optimism today.  There are plenty of opportunities to get out of the house this weekend, so don’t miss out (the A/C will be there when you get home).  Appleseed is showing 9500 Liberty tonight.  And Ribfest opens in Lincoln. […]

August 14 and August 15 Children entering kindergarten through 12th grades can pick up a new backpack and school supplies at the Tools for Education event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Center for People in Need, 3901 N. 27th St. Unit 1, Door 3. Please […]

Nebraska is number one in the country for production of commercial red meat and number two when it comes to commercial cattle slaughter.  This and the following information was gathered from various agriculture resources and noted in a major meatpacking safety report by Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest.  The report was […]

Vivianne Chaumont is costing Nebraskans $70 million in Medicaid assistance.  That’s right, Nebraska’s DHHS Director of Medicaid and Long-Term care is costing the state money. Nebraska is eligible to receive $69 million thanks to recent FMAP funding legislation (that only Senator Nelson voted yes on, the rest of the delegation turned their backs on Nebraskans). […]