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Lindsay Harr MacDonald had the best time celebrating Nebraska's birthday this weekend at the Statehood Day Dinner! 🥳

The second session of the biennium is underway, and Team LHM is kicking into high gear. The bill introduction period continues through Day 10 on January 21.

Bill introductions kick off Nebraska's 2026 legislative session • Nebraska Examiner Nebraska's 2026 legislative session began Wednesday morning with more than 100 bills introduced on the first day.

Tallgrass Energy is showing what’s possible when companies take the time to build trust and engage meaningfully with local stakeholders. Their community investment fund model is an innovative, collaborative approach to strengthening local relationships and reinvesting in the communities that make these projects possible.

Carbon capture pipelines have struggled to advance. A project in Nebraska found success By JACK DURA Associated Press

Burke Harr and Hannah Poe were honored to join the Siena Francis House luncheon yesterday. Their compassionate work to serve individuals experiencing homelessness and support those on the path to recovery from addiction is truly inspiring—we’re proud to support and represent such an impactful organization.

Siena Francis House to celebrate 50 years of 'impact and inspiring hope' • Nebraska Examiner Siena Francis House is a long way from its 1975 start when a Catholic priest cashed in his life insurance to purchase an old house in Omaha.

On Tuesday, Burke and Hannah joined a small group of Capitol colleagues on a legislative day trip to Winnebago. Many, many thanks to our wonderful hosts with the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and Little Priest Tribal College! We learned about the history and culture of the Ho-Chunk people, discovered exciting new developments at LPTC on a campus tour, explored the Angel DeCora Museum, and enjoyed incredible dance and drum performances by the kids.

Not pictured: the *delicious* lunch of traditional corn soup, fry bread, and nuts and berries. We were too busy eating to take photos.

Please join us in honoring the life and legacy of our dear colleague Don Wesely on Friday, March 28th at 1pm at First Plymouth Church.

Donald R. Wesely - Roper and Sons Send flowers Share a memory Print obituary Donald Raymond Wesely, 70, of Lincoln, passed away on March 18, 2025. He served 20 years as a Nebraska State Senator before becoming Lincoln’s mayor in 1999. He continued his work in public policy as Senior Vice President at Lindsay Harr Macdonald. A devo...

Another wonderful piece by Paul Hammel.

Wesely remembered as thoughtful and prolific lawmaker who helped jump start development in Lincoln • Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Former State Sen. Don Wesely, who also served four years as Lincoln mayor and several years as a lobbyist, is being remembered as a prolific political leader on health issues who worked hard to build and retain relationships. As mayor from 1999-2003, he spearheaded the development of Hay...

Today's Lincoln Journal Star, with a wonderful tribute to Don.

We received some very sad news this morning. Our colleague, Don Wesely, passed away last night. In January, Don stepped back from lobbying every day to start his transition to retirement. He constantly talked about how much he was looking forward to spending more time with his grandchildren. He leaves behind his children, Sarah, Ashton, and Andrew, his longtime partner, Michele Casanova and his dear grandchildren, Evie and Ezra.

We will miss his experience, diligence and especially his friendship.

Don Wesely, former Nebraska legislator and Lincoln mayor, dies Don Wesely, the former mayor of Lincoln and a longtime state senator, died Wednesday.

In case you missed it, our announcement ran in yesterday's World-Herald!

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The 109th Nebraska Legislature kicked off today, welcoming a new group of incoming Senators and electing committee chairs. Off we go!

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