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Former teacher and active community member Mary Ann Folchert is running for Nebraska State Legislature in Southwest Omaha's District 31.

Millard, NE
Joined July 2023
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@MaryAnn4NE
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10 months
The state is wiling to set aside $25-100mil to reimburse wealthy donors for giving to private schools but won’t spend $300,000 to help feed 150,000 NE children. Rejecting $18mil in federal funds just means that states other than NE will benefit from our federal tax dollars.
@NE_Examiner
Nebraska Examiner
10 months
Gov. Jim Pillen’s administration decides not to participate in a new summer child nutrition program worth $18 million to Nebraska kids. From @cgonzalez_NE
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6 months
If Nebraska goes to “winner takes all,” our state will become completely irrelevant to presidential politics.
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7 months
This is utterly unacceptable. For him to target a colleague in such a vile way, with callous disregard for the trauma experienced by survivors of sexual assault, is evidence of his complete lack of moral character.
@ChrisDunkerLJS
Chris Dunker
7 months
Reading a graphic depiction of a rape scene, Sen. Steve Halloran interjected Sen. Cavanaugh's name (I don't believe he specified which one) several times for some reason. Cavanaugh, through tears, responded that women in the #neleg have experienced sexual violence.
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9 months
The public school classroom is not the place for religious and spiritual counsel. Chaplains and school counselors perform different duties.
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6 months
Should taxpayers subsidize private schools? The success of the recent ballot initiative indicates Nebraskans want to have a say in Nov. These 33 senators, however, think THEIR voices are more important than OURS. Why would a senator want to silence their own constituents?
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9 months
By 2027, families with an adjusted gross income of $45,350 will pay the same state income tax rate (3.99%) as a billionaire in the state of Nebraska. The Gov. is correct in saying that Nebraskans have been over-taxed- he’s just wrong about which Nebraskans have been over-taxed.
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6 months
It’s been a surreal 24 hours. With almost no advance notice, my brother Jim, for whom I’m a legal guardian, was blessed with a kidney donation yesterday afternoon. The transplant surgery went well and he is recovering nicely.
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MaryAnn4NE
6 months
The vote on 1402 wasn’t about taxpayer funded private school scholarships. It was about Nebraskans’ constitutional right to referendum. Don’t be fooled into thinking these senators are listening to you. They voted to silence you.
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9 months
It’s the site-based Summer Food Service Program that is inadequate, reaching only 2% of eligible kids. With S-EBT we can serve far more kids. The most pressing need is food, not socialization or nutrition education. Just food, and we can help them get it.
@TeamPillen
Governor Jim Pillen
9 months
Addressing food insecurity is critical, but S-EBT—a federal program leftover from the COVID-19 pandemic—is not adequate to meet the needs of hungry kids in Nebraska.  They deserve better. Read my column:
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6 months
Exactly!
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1 year
“Protecting our children” should include protecting the water they drink from environmental contaminants. 85% of Nebraskans receive their drinking water from groundwater.
@flatwaterfreep
Flatwater Free Press
1 year
New @flatwaterfreep : 16 hog farms tied to Gov. Jim Pillen’s company have tested for nitrate at levels at least 5 times above the safe drinking water limit. Experts say some of this nitrate, linked to cancer & other risks, is flowing into our groundwater.
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The site-based Summer Food Service Program only serves 2% of eligible NE children, ranking us 50th in participation. If the goal is to feed kids, the Summer EBT program has far greater reach. Kids can’t always get to a meal site, but they can get to the kitchen table.
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I loved being a teacher. I resigned when we started our family. I’m also a guardian for my older brother with IDD. Being home allowed me more flexibility to help care for him too. I love my family, and I’m proud of my choices. I know how hard teachers and caretakers work.
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I became a public school teacher and special educator because I believe in the value of educating all students. Private schools would have rejected my brother, Jim, who has intellectual disabilities. I support public funds for public schools.
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
Is it still a historic “investment” in education if the funds aren’t actually invested??? Nebraska ranks 49th in state funding of education.
@NE_Examiner
Nebraska Examiner
1 year
Gov. Jim Pillen jumped on a Zoom call Sept. 1 with Nebraska school superintendents to urge them to adhere to 3% spending cap. From @paulhammelNE
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MaryAnn4NE
11 months
Individual school districts with their locally elected school boards make decisions based on their local needs and circumstances. That’s how “local control” works. The Governor doesn’t get to dictate how the districts utilize their funds.
@NE_Examiner
Nebraska Examiner
11 months
Gov. Pillen disappointed that despite major influx in state aid to K-12 schools, property taxes statewide still rose by $85 million. From @paulhammelNE
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MaryAnn4NE
6 months
Friends this event is cancelled due to widespread storm damage across the city. Lend a hand to our friends and neighbors in need instead. Stay safe.
@NebDouglasDems
Douglas County Democrats
6 months
Sign up at to lit drop for @MaryAnn4NE tomorrow from 9:45 am - 12 pm.
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6 months
I’m concerned about these cuts at a time when DHHS is eliminating the waitlist for DD services and transitioning to a new delivery model. Dir. Tony Green said last week there are not enough service coordinators. Families had many concerns about training and staffing.
@NebPubMediaNews
Nebraska Public Media News
6 months
The initial list of state positions to be cut under Gov. Jim Pillen's executive order is 18 pages long and includes 362 positions with the Department of Health and Human Services.
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MaryAnn4NE
9 months
Sen. Murman doesn’t trust Nebraska voters to choose their own representatives for the State Board of Education. He’d prefer to impose more executive control over the board by having the governor select at least two members.
@JournalStarNews
Lincoln Journal Star
9 months
Nebraska State Board of Education could include gubernatorial appointees under new bill | Tap on the picture to learn more 🔽
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MaryAnn4NE
8 months
Any change to election procedure that results in higher cost - such as increased staff working longer hours- will create an additional burden on taxpayers since elections are funded using local property tax revenue. via @NE_Examiner
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
The same group that wrote Gov. Pillen's executive order also opposes expanded childcare, paid family leave, and equal pay for equal work. Should Nebraskans expect more executive orders along those lines?
@3NewsNowOmaha
KMTV 3 News Now
1 year
Language in Nebraska's new executive order called the "Women's Bill of Rights" comes from conservative political advocacy groups. @AlexWhitneyTV #Nebraska
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MaryAnn4NE
9 months
It is families and faith communities who are responsible for religious education, not public school districts. Instruction occurs outside school hours, as it should.
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
In two weeks, 22 of Omaha's gun ordinances will be considered null and void due to the passage of LB77. It's important to know what public safety protections are being taken away. You can read them here-
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@MrFishoftheseas Presidential campaigns don’t need to spend as much time or money in non-competitive states. Look how much attention Nebraska currently gets for its one competitive electoral vote.
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MaryAnn4NE
6 months
This is a great experience! I developed a much better understanding of how secure our elections are as a result of being a poll worker.
@NebraskaSOS
NE Secretary of State Robert Evnen
6 months
Nebraskans, we need your help. Some county election offices are still looking for poll workers for the May 14th primary election. Serve your community, and help your neighbors vote. Contact your county election office for more information.
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
The people are Nebraska’s “second house” and the referendum process is the people’s way of saying, “Let us decide.” Your voice and your vote matter!
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@LindaInChicago People don't like having their voices silenced by lawmakers who think they know best.
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
Voters choose their elected officials - not the other way around. The system of having lawmakers draw district boundaries around constituencies they prefer is self-serving. It should be done by an independent, nonpartisan group.
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MaryAnn4NE
5 months
@OWHnews @stoddardOWH Is there a schedule of the future town halls so that the public can plan to attend? Evening events are likely to be better attended.
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MaryAnn4NE
6 months
@wesjensen86 I’m ready! Thanks for the support!
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
On this Labor Day, thank you to the hardworking Nebraskans that make our communities strong! Thank you to the labor organizations that work on behalf of all American workers to ensure fair wages, good benefits, and safe working conditions.
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MaryAnn4NE
6 months
How about adding a Part Two for Senators titled How to Connect with Impact to your Constituents. I can think of a few that need a refresher.
@senatorblood
Senator Carol Blood For Congress
6 months
A really well-written article about how to connect with impact to your Nebraska State Senator. I was thankful for the opportunity to be interviewed for the article and hope folks find it helpful. #TeamBlood
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6 months
@DTNeeley Only the non-competitive, less populous ones.
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
Compounding an already existing workforce shortage.
@NE_Examiner
Nebraska Examiner
1 year
Workforce participation will take a hit as a huge chunk of pandemic relief funds that kept child care programs afloat runs out.
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6 months
@Beav_fan_in_NE @DTNeeley I don’t see it that way. I see the split as more representative of the voters. There are still 2 electoral votes awarded to the statewide winner.
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MaryAnn4NE
11 months
Agreed.
@JohnforNE
Senator John Fredrickson
11 months
The #NEleg must get back to focusing on real issues like childcare, workforce and tax reform. These attacks on healthcare are distractions meant to sow division. Nebraskans won’t be fooled. (2/2)
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1 year
Agreed.
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6 months
@joan8904 I guess we know whose voices really matter to those senators. Not NE voters.
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
Tonight Husker Volleyball stands to make history not only for the highest-attended women’s event within the NCAA but for the largest attendance at a women’s sporting event period. There is no place like Nebraska! GBR!
@HuskerVB
Nebraska Volleyball
1 year
Today we make history.
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It is not lost on us that our family’s joy is another family’s heartbreak. We are grateful to the donor and their family for this gift that will bless my brother for years to come. We are so appreciative of his medical care team and all the people who helped make this possible.
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@senatorblood Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the state, Sen. Blood!
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1 year
75% of NE’s gun deaths in 2019 were suicides. Contrary to what many believe, suicide attempts are often impulsive and unplanned. This is why safe storage of firearms is so important. That lock gives our loved ones the extra minutes needed for that impulse to pass.
@KETV
KETV NewsWatch 7
1 year
'Critical life-saving moments': Public health leaders, law enforcement encourage gun locks to reduce violence
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MaryAnn4NE
11 months
This is what happens when lawmakers play doctor. Confusion, arbitrary requirements, unnecessary barriers, increased burden on the system. From the same folks who say they support limited government!
@NE_Examiner
Nebraska Examiner
11 months
Mental health providers express confusion over Nebraska’s new gender care restrictions as the law first affects therapy sessions. From @ZachWendling2
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MaryAnn4NE
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@gotstr8nd The proposed bill does not define exactly who might qualify as a chaplain.
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MaryAnn4NE
6 months
@sadie_luck @LindaInChicago Not at all - Let's allow the people to decide. Nebraskans want to vote on this issue. The majority will tell us what they want, just like they did with Voter ID.
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@jessie_mcgrath Thank you for the support Jessie!
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MaryAnn4NE
11 months
People and principles first.
@NonpartisanNeb
Nonpartisan Nebraska
11 months
Faced with a pivotal session, we will continue to champion our Unicameral’s nonpartisan tradition. Nebraskans want a #NELeg where robust debate, fairness, and public good triumph over partisanship. Keep people and principles first. #KeepItNonpartisan #Unicam #PeopleOverParty
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1 year
@PeteRicketts Can’t you charge an EV at home in your garage?
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6 months
Thank you for all the thoughts, prayers, and support for my brother and our family. Omaha has always been our home, and we are so fortunate to have so many amazing friends and neighbors.
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MaryAnn4NE
6 months
@MrFishoftheseas @JustinTWayne Yes he is, and Senator Brandt is a Republican who voted against it.
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MaryAnn4NE
6 months
@SheriShuler Thank you for the kind words. I’m a strong supporter of public schools and I respect Nebraskans’ constitutional right to referendum. Please visit my website at to learn more and find out how you can get involved.
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6 months
@midwestjm402 @OttemanAnnette @amkalkowski Current state law allocates $25-100m and would serve far more impoverished students. The same senators who supported that bill last year, voted yesterday to repeal it and replace it with far less funding. Why would they do that if they believe in the merit of the policy?
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
In Millard, parents are valued partners in education. Millard School Board member Mike Pate did an outstanding job testifying at the legislative hearing about the many ways Millard Public Schools invites parental involvement in our schools. via @owhnews
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MaryAnn4NE
6 months
@GBRFORLIFE Is that a reason to change? Because all but two states do it that way?
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
This is a good move for Nebraska. When I returned from college in Ohio, NE wouldn't recognize my Ohio teaching certificate even though the certification process was more rigorous in Ohio. Re-certifying took time and almost prevented me from getting a job that year.
@senatorblood
Senator Carol Blood For Congress
1 year
Nebraska joins nine other states in effort to ease teacher shortage
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@emfundertaker Not eating bugs is important to me as well. Maybe if they were well disguised in a dish but never on their own.
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MaryAnn4NE
9 months
And have very different training, as mentioned by others.
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6 months
@jessie_mcgrath Thank you for the support, Jessie! Your voice and your vote matter!
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
Omaha city officials, including the police chief, opposed LB77, fearing the "one size fits all" approach would threaten both police and public safety in Omaha.
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9 months
Thank you to everyone sharing their views. This is an important discussion and one that requires your voice. What is fair, equitable, and necessary in terms of taxation? It’s your money. Reach out to your representatives so they know where you stand.
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@MrFishoftheseas If we were a winner takes all state, there wouldn’t be any coverage at all- in April or October or any other time of year.
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MaryAnn4NE
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@amkalkowski Thank you for the support. I’m a strong supporter of public schools and I respect Nebraskans’ constitutional right to referendum. Please visit my website at to learn more and find out how you can get involved.
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6 months
@wesjensen86 So satisfying when it happens.
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
Be heard…Register and vote!
@NebraskaSOS
NE Secretary of State Robert Evnen
1 year
September is National Voter Registration Month! Take a moment today to make sure your voter registration is up to date:
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MaryAnn4NE
9 months
@Chrisnamgar The legislature just completed redistricting in 2021. Each of the 8 districts has roughly 245,000 residents. Seems pretty balanced to me.
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@DFMay04 Thanks for that perspective, David.
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@SheriShuler @csnook211 @jessie_mcgrath Well, thank you, Sheri…I appreciate that. 😆
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@BeamShad @ArtsyTeacherOne Thank you for the support Shad!
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MaryAnn4NE
8 months
@ArtsyTeacherOne There is a similar bill in Nebraska proposed by Sen. Lippincott
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MaryAnn4NE
6 months
@bburket21 If the majority of Nebraskans support these taxpayer funded scholarships, why don’t these senators want them to vote on it? Why don’t they want their own constituents to have their voices heard?
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
I'm concerned that more and more folks will find themselves without adequate medical care as a result of this type of legislation. I'm confident that Nebraska's healthcare providers are committed to caring for their patients under all circumstances.
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@N4thanLeach @PowersFor Good for you Nathan!
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
Instead of appropriating $25-100 million for tax credits to wealthy private school donors, we could invest in more expansive, quality early childhood education. via @owhnews
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@JohnCavanaughNE This will help many Nebraska families and caregivers.
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@janekleeb @ajdahlgren @NebraskaDems My two cents: Leave the ballot line open because a second progressive candidate will only help Fischer secure the win.
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
Free people read freely. We don’t need the government to tell us what to read and what not to read. We can determine that for ourselves and our families. via @owhnews
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@GinBurger @corwin_quinton @NebPubMediaNews Have you seen a schedule for future town halls? This is one of several planned. It would be nice for the public to know when and where the Gov plans to speak.
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@ArtsyTeacherOne @BeamShad Signs don’t vote. 😉
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6 months
@dlk245 I guess she’s forgotten that the Voter ID ballot initiative cost twice as much..or maybe she’s not worried about that because it was funded primarily by Gov. Ricketts’ mother.
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@MrFishoftheseas @wesjensen86 I just love a good zipper merge, that’s all.
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@jessie_mcgrath Thank you, Jessie!
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@GMartin52302579 Seems odd to silence the voices of your own constituents. 🤷‍♀️
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@amkalkowski Thank you, Anne! 🙏
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@GBRFORLIFE I personally think it’s a great blend and more representative of the voters. But, yes, it’s different, maybe a little weird. 😄
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@janekleeb Thinking of you. 😔
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@senatormachaela Is Dr. Tesmer present?
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MaryAnn4NE
1 year
@NE_Advocacy Thank you for your support!
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MaryAnn4NE
10 months
@toottootchoo Why should NE’s federal income tax dollars go to feed kids in other states when 13% of our own kids are hungry? Why should we help struggling families afford private school tuition but not basic necessities like food?
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@MrFishoftheseas @wesjensen86 Not because they disagree with me, but because they troll me, threaten me, and say rude things. I respect healthy debate and think reasoned, respectful discussion should inform decision making. I’m always open and respectful towards folks with different opinions.
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MaryAnn4NE
11 months
Spoiler: Not China
@flatwaterfreep
Flatwater Free Press
11 months
New @ FFP: Who’s buying NE? A new FFP investigation shows that corporations, out-of-state investment groups, famous billionaires & a powerful church are gobbling up Nebraska farmland. Together, they’re spending a fortune – and changing the state’s future.
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@JROLLROCK @wesjensen86 Is it not hateful to call someone a nutcase? Or to accuse them of being the most vicious, violent, hateful creature on the planet? Maybe take a minute to self-reflect. You can disagree with my politics all day long, but I am not vicious, violent, or hateful.
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MaryAnn4NE
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@MrFishoftheseas Why do you use a fake name? Nebraska’s attempt to privatize child welfare services failed miserably.
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@TheCD2Elector I’m so sorry, Precious.
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