Next steps to close digital divide in rural Nebraska

My husband Bruce and I raised our family on a cattle ranch near Valentine, Nebraska — a rural community that understands how spotty Wi-Fi makes it difficult to connect with family and friends. In today’s day and age, reliable internet access is no longer optional.

Free speech is a precious right

“You should be allowed to say outrageous things.”“There’s ugly speech. There’s gross speech. There’s evil speech. And all of it is protected by the First Amendment.

Going from Eeyore to Buddy the Elf in 10 seconds

Last week I was having a rough time.I found myself in one of my moods that would rival Eeyore from the Winnie-the-Pooh books by A.A. Milne. I wasn’t just dragging — I was practically waiting for a rain cloud to hover over my head and follow me around.

The untold story of Oct. 7

I recently joined several other Nebraska legislators in a trip to Israel hosted by the Israeli government. It was a thoroughly eye-opening experience! Our group consisted of five state legislators from each of the 50 states for a total of 250.

Survivor: Holtz edition

There’s a new season of Survivor starting, and I am already invested in what happens.No, I haven’t jumped on the CBS bandwagon to watch the show that’s been on TV since 2000. This version is happening in my own living room.

Lagging job growth in Omaha and Lincoln sparks concern

Alarm bells are sounding over the lack of robust job growth in the state’s two largest cities.A recent study commissioned by the Omaha-based Aksarben Foundation indicated that job growth in Omaha and Lincoln lagged behind its peer cities, such as Sioux Falls, Des Moines and Oklahoma City.

Our productive visit to Washington, D.C.

My youngest son and I have been involved in two different franchise businesses over the past 15 years. Both of them — Planet Fitness and now Seven Brew — are independently owned and operated but governed by the franchises.

Responsible government spending

Federal spending and our growing national debt are serious challenges which must be addressed for the long-term fiscal health of our nation. By enacting our tax cut and family security package (H.R.

Resolving differences with words, not weapons

Last week, America witnessed the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a young conservative activist, a husband, and a father of two. He inspired thousands of young people. His mission was simple but powerful: to resolve disagreements through robust and substantive discourse.

Letter: Reader: Football field looks great

With the home football game last week, I hope the spectators noticed how great the football field looked. If you haven’t noticed – do drive by.Congratulations to Doug Cornwell for the best lawn in Fullerton!Thanks, Galen Frenzen Fullerton