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Author: Matt Johnson

Taylor Royal kicks off campaign with former rival, Jean Stothert, outlines campaign for District 18
Former Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert introduced Taylor Royal at his campaign kickoff in Bennington, Neb.
Election 2026

Taylor Royal kicks off campaign with former rival, Jean Stothert, outlines campaign for District 18

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Taylor Royal has come full circle. The 35-year-old financial advisor first entered the political scene in 2017 with an unsuccessful primary challenge to incumbent Mayor

Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Hosts “Soapbox Speaker” event with District 4 candidates
Five candidates for Iowa's District 4 spoke at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition candidate forum: (from left to right) Matt Windschitl, Chris McGowan, Christian Schlaefer, Ryan Rhodes, and Douglas Jensen.
Election 2026 Iowa

Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Hosts “Soapbox Speaker” event with District 4 candidates

October 28, 2025October 29, 2025

The Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition drew a packed house at the Treynor Community Center on Monday evening for its “Soapbox Speaker Series,” featuring five

Pete Ricketts’ Nebraska Steak Fry returns with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) speaks to guests at the Nebraska Steak Fry in Arlington, Neb.
Election 2026

Pete Ricketts’ Nebraska Steak Fry returns with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry is a popular Republican event in Nebraska, drawing hundreds of guests for a steak dinner and the chance to

Bob Evnen speaks on election integrity and Common Cause lawsuit
Nebraksa Secretary of State Bob Evnen speaks to guests at the River City Republican luncheon.
Nebraska

Bob Evnen speaks on election integrity and Common Cause lawsuit

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

As Nebraska’s secretary of state, Bob Evnen has his hands full. His official duties include promoting international trade, serving on the Pardons Board, chairing the

Nebraska’s Second House Ready to take on Property Taxes
Rob Rorhbaugh gathers signatures for he "EPIC Option" ballot initiative outside a Sarpy county property tax hearing.
Nebraska

Nebraska’s Second House Ready to take on Property Taxes

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Nebraska property taxes continue to climb year after year with no end in sight. According to data from the Tax Foundation, Nebraska now ranks fourth

Lou Ann Goding Launches Bid for State Board of Education, sees “urgency issue” in Nebraska Schools
Lou Ann Godin speaks before guests at the kickoff event for her campaign for State Board of Education (District 8).
Election 2026

Lou Ann Goding Launches Bid for State Board of Education, sees “urgency issue” in Nebraska Schools

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Lou Ann Goding sees a crisis looming in education. “We have about five years to figure this thing out,” she said. “Because if we don’t,

Pillen speaks of budget cuts, property taxes at Pachyderm Luncheon
Nebraska

Pillen speaks of budget cuts, property taxes at Pachyderm Luncheon

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

The big news from Gov. Jim Pillen yesterday was that he signed an executive order opting Nebraska into a new federal school choice program passed

Democracy and the American Church: The Pivotal Moment of the Charlie Kirk Effect
Lord of Hosts Pastor Hank Kunneman in 2023.
Opinion

Democracy and the American Church: The Pivotal Moment of the Charlie Kirk Effect

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

There is a new energy stirring in the American church this week—an institution that has become comfortable living behind a wall of separation from the

Charlie Kirk and the Turning Point for Civil Discourse
Activism

Charlie Kirk and the Turning Point for Civil Discourse

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Last week, America lost not only a champion of free speech, but a real friend to Omaha conservatives, who worked to bring a message of

Jim Vokal on Nebraska’s looming Property Tax Crisis
Nebraska

Jim Vokal on Nebraska’s looming Property Tax Crisis

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Property taxes are out of control in Nebraska. In Omaha, landmark restaurants like Johnny’s Café and Cascios are seeing their property valuations increase more than

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