Last week I introduced three legislative resolutions to recognize the achievements of this year's Scottsbluff/Gering Chamber of Commerce award recipients. Congrats to Starr Lehl, Billy Estes, and the Panhandle Public Health District team. shorturl.at/iFHJN

We are Expanding Come join this great Panhandle Beginnings Team!! For more information or to apply please visit our website at: esu13.org

In his April column, ESU 13 Administrator, Dr. Andrew Dick, reflects on the 2020-2021 school year and expresses his gratitude for those who made it possible. Andrew Dick, Ed.D. bit.ly/apriladministr…

Congratulations to Twin Cities Development Twin Cities Economic Development on being awarded a Rural Workforce Housing grant! governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-rick…

Follow my latest blog for an update on the state budget: news.legislature.ne.gov/dist48/2021/04… You may also find an article in the Star-Herald, published over the weekend: starherald.com/opinion/column…

State budget advanced today. It now awaits the Governor's signature in order for it to be signed into law. Thank you Appropriations Committee for hard work this session and all involved in a productive discussion on issues important to NE. update.legislature.ne.gov/?p=30043

Today we had the pleasure of celebrating the completion of our new ESU 13 Southern Satellite location in Sidney, NE! This project has been in the works for many years and we'd like to sincerely thank all of the individuals who have made this accomplishment possible. Andrew Dick, Ed.D.

Tomorrow @esu13fb will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment facility. While my duties at the Legislature will keep me in Lincoln, I want to thank all of those involved getting this project off the ground. starherald.com/news/local/edu…

I am excited to see Panhandle Beginnings take off after years of program development and preparation! Thank you to everyone involved for making it a reality for the Panhandle. @esu13fb starherald.com/news/local/wat…

Tonight 6pm ET PBS News will broadcast "Raising Our Future: America’s Child Care Dilemma." NE segment will air 7/14. Series airs 6pm ET nightly this week on Nebraska Public Media buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu/news-and-event… pbs.org/newshour/natio… #ThrivingChildren #BuildChildCare #KidsAreEssential

Tonight, the NE segment of the PBS News series "Raising Our Future: America’s Child Care Dilemma" will air. Tune in at 6pm ET on Nebraska Public Media buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu/news-and-event… pbs.org/newshour/natio… #ThrivingChildren #BuildChildCare #KidsAreEssential

This week I received the Golden Torch Award from the NCDHH. I am honored to receive this award and thankful for all they do for Nebraskans who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing.

Thank you University of Nebraska System for allowing me to speak at your Board of Regents meeting today on the future of education in Nebraska. Investment in our state's educational institutions is a crucial component of its growth.

NE has made significant investments in our education, including legislation I worked on this year with University of Nebraska System to provide for deferred maintenance of campus infrastructure. Thank you Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Carter, Board of Regents, and all involved who brought this work to fruition

Sixpence recently announced that awards have been given to 11 grantees for early childhood programs throughout NE. An exciting opportunity for our early childhood partners to provide high-quality early childhood care to those most in need. More info here: singasongofsixpence.org

Last week I had the pleasure of joining the Nebraska Game and Parks board meeting at Wildcat Hills in Scottsbluff. I am proud of all the work they do for the State to foster outdoor recreation in our great state.

Recently I was able to tour the childrensomaha facility, meeting its new President & CEO- Chanda Chacón. Children's Hospital hosts a state of the art facility with the mission of improving the lives of children in our great state.

Honored to receive the Friend of Community College Award on Sunday. The NE Community College Assc. deserves merit for working tirelessly to ensure that our talent pipeline is ready for the workforce. I am thankful to all those involved with the Assoc. for advancing their mission.

This week the Appropriations Committee conducted its hearing on the Governor's proposal for federal stimulus funds. Follow the link here to learn more from my latest post. news.legislature.ne.gov/dist48/2022/01…

I am honored to receive the Award for Public Service in Advocacy from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Each year, they host the Advocacy Leadership Award program to recognize individuals who advocate for mental health and substance use providers and patients. eventscribe.net/2022/HillDayat…