The 2023 legislative session began Wednesday morning. 13 new state senators were sworn in along with Speaker of the Legislature John Arch of La Vista.
Arch promised lawmakers he would to promote a positive culture with healthy relationships and communication. “There is no replacement for good communication amongst the members. Misunderstandings are the result of poor or lack of communication,” Arch says.
“Talking about each other instead of talking to each other. Misunderstandings lead to unnecessary conflict, which we need to avoid.” Arch replaces Mike Hilgers, who will become the new attorney general for Nebraska.
Nebraska Governor-elect Jim Pillen congratulated Arch on being elected Speaker. “I look forward to working with him and the rest of the Legislature in passing a fiscally conservative budget and legislation to cut taxes, grow our economy, and protect, train, and keep our kids in Nebraska,” Pillen says.
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