OPINION: Legislature weighing long-term vision against short-term gain

By: John Stinner

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 14, 2026

Words: 727

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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For 151 years, the Nebraska Constitution has provided a North Star for our state, a set of guiding principles that transcend political trends, partisanship, scarcity, prosperity and the politicians of the day.

Every elected official, from the governor to local village boards, swears to uphold the state constitution when they take office. It’s an oath that grounds us in our common ideals — and one we have taken solemnly and with reverence.

The constitution, emulating …

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