Understanding Medicaid expansion

Nebraska voters passed Initiative 427 to expand eligibility for Medicaid services from the State. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has been working hard to implement the expanded coverage, which will be called Heritage Health Adult.

Infodemic makes the war on COVID-19 that much harder

Reliable information — it’s a precious commodity under any circumstances, and that’s especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consider the shell game employed by state-run media in Russia and China.

We mourn the passing of friend, Common Sense

This little gem (author unknown) came from a friend and we felt it fit some of the situations that have crossed our mind. “Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

America has not lived up to ideals Dear Editor: E Pluribus Unum -- Out of the many, one -- is the ideal upon which America was founded. It is inscribed on the nation’s Great Seal and all its coinage. Our history has shown, however, that we have failed to live up to that ideal.

Nebraska’s top priority

As Nebraska emerges from pandemic restrictions related to coronavirus, the Legislature is preparing to return to Lincoln to complete the last 17 days of the legislative session for the year.

Tough decisions

Some tough decisions lie head in the next few weeks for elected officials tasked with approving budgets in the midst of a global pandemic. Though Nebraska is weathering this storm far better than some states, our economy has clearly taken a hit.

Return to church not normal, but welcome

Since the arrival of COVID-19 our Sunday mornings have not been the normal routine of going to church. “Going to church” took on a new meaning to our family. Either we clicked on the TV for coverage of a local church service minus congregational singing and communion.

What I saw while in South Korea

Editor’s note: This article, which first appeared in the Player’s Tribune, was written by Merete Lutz, the granddaughter of former Aurora resident Norma Gertsch. Walking to school in the morning past security guards shoveling dead birds off the playground. That’s an image I’ll never forget.

Explore Nebraska

If you live in Nebraska, you know we have a beautiful state. While people from the coasts may think we’re “flyover country,” folks who take the time to visit love to come back.

Wearing mask a small, worthy sacrifice

I want to take a moment to speak frankly and honestly with the community. No jokes, no pun, just a simple plea to anyone who reads this. As of July 2, over 2.74 million people in American have been diagnosed with the coronavirus. Of that, more than 130,000 people have died.