Kent Rogert, lobbyist wiith Jensen-Rogert Associates joins guest host Jim Ballard and Mark to discuss the 2026 Legislature. Rogert, a former Senator, has been a lobbyist for 20-years and brings insight into this year's session.

Daine Patton, Founder and CEO of Bats to Rats Wildlife Control and Prevention, is the special guest on this edition of Lincoln Business Beat. Daine is a speaker and co-author of the "Stand on the Shoulders of Giants" series. He was recognized with the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Guest Host Jim Ballard, James Arthur Vineyards and KLIN's Mark Vail welcome Lancaster County Engineer Pam Dingman to this edition of the Lincoln Business Beat. Pam outlines what goes into planning any project, explains her crew and the myriad of duties and the DEEP DIVE details how long a Lincoln Loup road system has been considered (i.e., East Beltway)

In business, mental health is a Leadership Responsibility. This discussion follows the February LIBA Luncheon presentation by Dr. Michael Judson, Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Behavioral Health Services at Bluestem Health.

Guest Host Jim Ballard and Mark welcome Annie Hopping, CPA, with BMG Certified Public Accountants to this edition of LBB. Discussion on taxes, business start-ups, business acquisitions, selling a business and how the Governor's Pro-Business Approach is Powering Nebraska's Economy.

Jim Ballard joins Lincoln and Mark in a discussion about LB258, Record Layoffs in January, Credit Tightening and Insurance Costs

Discussion on some legislative proposals: LB 1156, LB 1196, LB 1182, LR 317CA, LR 312CA

Topics on this Edition include Credit Card Rule Changes, Income Tax filing and The Unicameral So Far

Honoring Lincoln's History with Design Standards pre-approved by the City; Discussion with Brayden McLaughlin, Owner/Designer of Bridgewater Consulting

LIBA Membership Benefits ** Free Enterprise Celebration ** Upcoming LIBA Events ** DEEP DIVE: A Five-Year Property Tax Retrospective - Lies and Statistics