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In January, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), immediately allowing retail investors access to include bitcoin in their investment portfolios.
Almost two decades ago, the advent of the Renewable Fuel Standard led to an economic revolution in rural Midwestern communities. Biofuel plants popped up across Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and other states. Good-paying jobs came with them along with private sector price support for one of America’s most important commodities.
The crisis at our southern border has reached epic proportions. Last week, we traveled to Eagle Pass, Texas — a community that has shouldered the brunt of the Biden administration’s reckless border mismanagement — to hear directly from Americans impacted by the unfolding crisis.
The ongoing United Nations COP28 climate summit in Dubai is offering a wide variety of gourmet food options from vendors who serve beef, even as it prepares a report that is expected to call for the West to reduce consumption of beef.
Earlier this year, Congress appeared to be on the cusp of passing a TikTok ban. For those who have experienced the bitter partisanship in contemporary American politics, it might have seemed surprising.
In a recent survey by Lending Tree, 94% of Americans identified owning a house as a part of the American Dream. But just over half of those who don’t own a home “say they’re worried they never will.” Among their concerns: high home prices, saving for a down payment, student loan debt, and other barriers.
Four years ago, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution promising a "Green New Deal." At the time, it seemed more like a fringe dream from a far-left socialist than something that would ever happen.
But that dream is quickly becoming a reality.
December of this year will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). For most Americans, this anniversary may come and go unnoticed. Some may see a social media post in passing and others may come across a snippet of a cable news special highlighting stories of wildlife that have been, often rightly, saved from extinction.
Agriculture isn’t just Nebraska’s number one economic driver — it’s the heart of who we are and what we do in the 1st Congressional District. This year, Congress will begin what has become a five-year ritual in Washington: writing and passing the Farm Bill.
An opportunity to shape our future and recalibrate our resolve lies ahead for Lincoln and the entire state. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) has a generational decision in its sights as it prepares to conduct a search for its next chancellor. This moment comes as the campus is poised to start a new chapter and refocus its energy on the campus’ core mission of “teaching, research, and service.”