Teacher of mathematics, director of technology. Registered nonpartisan, certified mugwump. I vote people not party.
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Phyllis Severson retweeted
Jun 4
Where does Western Nebraska really start? 🤔
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Thank you @NHSMitchell26 ! We appreciate all the time and dedication you have put in to making our #broadcast great! You’re a very talented young man and you will be missed! Thank you Mitchell! @NHS_Titans, @Norris_Baseball, @NorrisSoftball, @nhstitanwrestle, @nsdVideo
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Last night was my last #NorrisTitans broadcast. Thank you @nsdVideo for 7 years of fun and to @NorrisSoftball , @nhstitanwrestle, & @Norris_Baseball for all the fun calling your events. Next stop @Unl_CoJMC #classof2026
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Nebraskans have already spoken.
In 2024, voters rejected a statewide private school voucher program. That decision reflected clear concerns about accountability and funding priorities and demonstrated overwhelming support for Nebraska's public education.
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Mar 18
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - Nebraskans do not support their tax dollars going towards funding private schools. I’m glad to see this change in the budget.
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/03…
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Public schools in Nebraska are responsible for educating every student who walks through their doors, regardless of ability, background, or need. Voucher programs redirect public dollars to a separate system that is not held to the same standards or responsibilities.
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76% of voucher applicants are wealthy families already in private school.
We knew this would happen — and Republicans voted down my amendment to prevent it.
Voucher scams are a taxpayer-funded handout for the wealthy.
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Phyllis Severson retweeted
Mar 12
Greg Abbott makes 5.5 million public school kids take a deeply flawed STAAR test in the name of “accountability” while kids in private school who get a taxpayer-funded voucher get a pass.
That’s wrong.
As a mother with a son in public school, when I’m governor I’ll make it right by ending the STAAR test & the voucher scam.
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Phyllis Severson retweeted
Mar 10
I watched State Senator Armendariz look her constituents in the eyes, after she was asked if she would support vouchers even though her district voted them down - and say “I will vote how I feel, it doesn’t matter how they voted.” And that seems to sum up too many NE senators.
Mar 10
In 2024, Nebraska voters rejected private school vouchers by nearly 60%. Voters in 45 of 49 legislative districts said NO.
So did Jim Pillen and Pete Ricketts accept the will of the voters? Of course not.
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We are in a budget crisis but @SenatorRicketts and @jim_pillen are bullying state senators to keep 3.5 million in the budget to fund private schools...even though over 65% of Nebraskans voted against this on the ballot. One-party Republican corruption. Vote for Dems and Indys.
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Phyllis Severson retweeted
Mar 9
Nebraskans voted against public dollars going to private schools. Adding $3.5 million to the budget when we are over $600 million in the hole is mismanagement of taxpayer dollars. These types of politics do not reflect the values of Nebraska.
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Feb 3
Every student nailed their assignment today.
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Jan 28
On Election Day in 2024, Nebraska voters sent a message. Nearly 60% of voters rejected school vouchers. Voters in 82 of our 93 counties – red counties and blue counties alike – agreed that we SHOULDN’T divert taxpayer money to private schools with zero accountability.
Now, Jim Pillen is trying to sneak in a state-level voucher program. He’s also trying to cut Special Education funding by $18 million.
Why do they constantly ignore the will of Nebraska voters?
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Phyllis Severson retweeted
Jan 19
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 94848
Lincoln, NE 68509-4848
402-471-2244
governor.nebraska.gov/contac…
Jan 16
The Governor's budget cuts $18 million in Special Education funding, and creates a $7 million private school voucher program. Makes absolutely no sense and is a slap in the face to Nebraskans who sent a clear message at the ballot box last election.
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Phyllis Severson retweeted
Jan 17
"Going to keep pushing us forward"
@EMFPublicSchool Girls Basketball keeps Sara Pella's shoes at the end of their bench. Coach Pella passed away last June and now Josiee Sobotka is helping lead the Bobcats.🏀⬇️
EMF defeated Pawnee City for the MUDECAS B title.
(@1011_News)
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23 Dec 2025
Way warmer than normal for late December and the holiday week across Nebraska 1011now.com/2025/12/22/way-w…
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20 Dec 2025
If your kid believes in Santa, let them believe in Santa.
Mathematicians still believe in imaginary numbers.
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13 Dec 2025
Imagine you’re Kansas, playing your heart out to try and make a little run in the tourney when all the sudden….
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