Earlier this month, I went to Washington, DC with 11 other fellow Nebraskans, including 4 members of the Nebraska Farmers Union.  We went to our nation’s capitol to ensure our members of Congress, the EPA and the Department of State clearly heard our concerns on TransCanada’s Keystone XL Pipeline Project. One of the reasons I’m […]

Young Nebraskans are getting the health insurance they need because of the health care law passed last year (thank you Senator Nelson and President Obama). Navigating health insurance and knowing the actual benefits under the new law can be confusing. Helping out young Nebraskans and parents who want to know how they add their young […]

Editor’s Note: Rick Poore may be heading to Washington, DC to testify in front of Congress on behalf of small business owners.  We will let you know ASAP the details, but we wanted to re-publish his blog so you can also see what a great advocate Rick is… This Wednesday, the new health care law […]

Bold’s intern Emily is in DC helping getting the word out about how Young Nebraskans and their parents can “get covered,” Bob Kerrey goes after the “radical-right,” Jane thinks we need gas pumps turned into ears of corn and we are 40 “likes” away from sending Heineman a special delivery. Here’s your Roundup: Getting Covered: […]

Recently, I was accused of “shooting my mouth off” by the man elected to lead our state and protect our land and water. Yes, Governor Dave Heineman is telling me, a citizen, to be quiet (he says alot more also, so keep reading). Governor Heineman can throw all the mud he wants, it doesn’t distract us […]

On March 10th, I received the news that the drug Makena™ (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) had been FDA approved for the prevention of preterm birth. It is given from 16 weeks of pregnancy through the 36th week as a weekly injection. A large trial was completed in 2003 which revealed that this drug actually worked to prevent […]

If only Biblical conservatives could have stopped Moses’ anti-business, regulatory binge. Editor’s Note: Neal Obermeyer cartoons reflect the opinions of the cartoonist and not necessarily those of BoldNebraska.org

Happy Friday, Bold Readers!  We hope you all enjoyed the luck o’ the Irish yesterday. You don’t have to let the weekend be a drag just because Thursday was St. Patty’s.  This weekend is Sherlock Holmes Weekend.  We’ll get you started with our Holmes-themed Roundup.  Can you deduce each heading’s origin?: Elementary, Dear Watson: Gov. […]

Senator Ben Nelson released the following statement this morning after the State Dept. announced that it is demanding a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) be performed on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.  Bold Nebraska applauds this decision after the first EIS was deemed inadequate by the EPA and many non-profits.  We also thank leaders like […]

State Department Issues Statement on New Supplemental Study:Groups Call on Elected Leaders to Take Immediate Action to Protect Land and Water Who: Nebraska Sierra Club, Bold Nebraska, Nebraska Wildlife Federation, Nebraska Green Party, 350.org, Nebraskans for Peace, Guardians of the Good Life When: Wed, March 16th, 2:30pm Where: Capitol Rotunda Background: Groups will stand as one voice at a […]