Omaha’s growing number of homeless encampments was a hot topic during the recent mayor’s race. Like many issues during a contentious campaign cycle, it sparked
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Political Pulse at the Pachyderm Luncheon
If you miss one Pachyderm Luncheon in Omaha, you miss a lot. At this afternoon’s luncheon, I heard some late-breaking news in local politics. First,
What Went Wrong with the Stothert Campaign?
It was a beautiful, cool evening when I attended an Inauguration Reception for the newly-reelected Republican members of the Omaha City Council, Aimee Melton, Brinker
Omaha Young Republicans will not attend State Convention over Delegate Dispute
The state convention for the Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans is being held this week, but the largest state chapter isn’t going to be there.
Don Kleine speaks on crime, announces re-election bid for 2026
Don Kleine spoke at the Pachyderm Luncheon in Omaha today, where he announced that he intended to run for a sixth term as Douglas County
Rowe, Harding, and Melton running to stay on Omaha City Council
All three sitting Republicans on the Omaha City Council will be running for reelection this year. Aimee Melton, Brinker Harding, and Don Rowe spoke at
Omaha homeowners speak out on proposed property tax hikes
Property owners across the Omaha metro area have been receiving unwelcome postcards in the mail detailing how much more they can expect to pay in
Aimee Melton talks Affordable Housing, Streetcar Project
Aimee Melton, an Omaha city council member first elected nearly ten years ago, spoke to guests at the Pizza Ranch today about an affordable housing
Omaha honors fallen Marine
On Friday, thousands of Omahans lined the streets to help pay tribute to a fallen Marine. Cpl. Daegan Page was one of thirteen Americans killed
Cleaning up with Congressman Bacon
Afterward, I headed downtown to see some of the aftermath of the rioting that happened on Saturday night. I was somewhat surprised to find downtown