Capitol View By J.l. Schmidt
Stories by this author
Gearing Up for the Next Wave, Proceed with Caution
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Nebraska Economy Rebounding, but You Will Have to Wait for Sushi
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Where Have All the Nebraska State Troopers Gone?
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Higher Office Beckons? Governor Seems to be Acting Like It
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Here’s a Look at More of What the Legislature Accomplished
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Here’s a Look at What the Legislature Accomplished
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Drama in Lincoln, Fun Times in the Panhandle
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Get Serious About Rail Travel
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Legislature’s Work Continues with Interim Studies
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
How About a Gubernatorial Candidate from Greater Nebraska?
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Counting the Cost of Some Bills Passed by the 2021 Legislature
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Legislature Takes a Break Before Coming Back to Redistrict
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Lots of “What Ifs” in Nebraska’s Tax Future
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Advance Phase-Out of Social Security Tax
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Lawmakers Advance Farm-to-School Program
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Lawmakers Take Important Step Toward Treating At-Risk Youth
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Heavily Modified Corrections Spending Bill Advances as Part of State Budget
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Caregivers and Property Tax Payers Likely Big Winners in Budget Outcome
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Finally, Economic Development for the Little Guy
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Pending Issues Portend Major Cultural Shift in Nebraska
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Lawmakers Should Embrace Fiscal Restraint
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Yearlong Month of March May Be Nearing an End
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Be Careful with the Increased Revenue Forecast
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Redistricting Proposal on the Table, Lawmakers Need to Pay Attention
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Punishing Senator Sasse Is Not Necessary
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Transparency or Punishment? You Decide.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Property Tax Solution? Put a Lid on It? Not So Fast!
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Heavy Emphasis on Oversight and Regulation of Police
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Sounds Good, But How Are We Going to Pay for It?
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Early Indications of Heavy Lifting Are Not Surprising
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Nasty Job of Redistricting
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
2020: The Whole Year Looked Like the Month of March
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Logistics Could Be the First Order of Business for 2021 Legislature
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
It’s Just a Mask, Why Has It Become Such a Big Deal?
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Count Your Thanksgiving Blessings Every Day
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Family Affair Tradition Lives on in the Nebraska Legislature
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The Power of Incumbency and the Legislative Elections
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Some Fitting Words from Long Ago for Times Like These
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Contentious Legislative Races About to Wrap Up
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Casino Gambling, Regulation & Distribution of Funds on Ballot
Tuesday, October 20, 2020