Nebraska State Issues

As like any state, Nebraska has its fair share as issues as well. For my next editorial, I am to write on a state issue in Nebraska. After searching some articles, I found a rather interesting one from the Fremont Tribune interviewing Gov. Dave Heineman. This article posed the question for Gov. Heineman, "what do you consider to be the top priority for 2009?" Gov. Heineman responded with "the state budget." Three concerns going along with the state budget was education, helping those less fortunate and economic growth. Gov. Heineman hopes to improve these issues without raising taxes for Nebraskans. The comments following the article are rather humorous, as Nebraskans debate amongst themselves.

I too agree that economic growth should be the top priority as we continue to roll with 2009. As I finish college in May it sounds so great to say that I'm done with college, however, what will the economy and job market be like once I'm done?! I definitely feel like this issue should take priority.

Helping those less fortunate and improving educational standards are also two state issues to consider. Perhaps focusing on these issues will create more jobs; helping out the economy, a main issue, in turn.

The article linked to 'educational standards' gives us some key facts to be known about the views of the Legislature when considering Nebraska's higher education progress report. The article linked with helping those who are less fortunate discusses economic hardships that the state of Nebraska is to work towards improving on.