One Big, Beautiful Bill delivers tax relief

Last week, I shared how the One Big, Beautiful Bill keeps Nebraskans safe and our communities secure. Today, I want to highlight another top priority: how this new law delivers real, lasting tax relief for Nebraska families.When Americans went to the polls last November, they sent a clear message.

Every day is an adventure

As I get older, one of the things I cherish most is time with my kids. Last week, three of them went off on adventures of their own — and left me home to imagine what they were up to.Penny spent the week at camp and came back with stories and a newfound confidence.

Loss of support for public media, journalists not good news

This is probably speaking to the choir because if you’re reading this, you already believe that maintaining a healthy media — with fact-checking editors instead of conspiracy spreading folks in pajama pants – is really important.

The case for anti-masking laws

In recent years, the enactment of anti-masking laws in various U.S. states has sparked debate, particularly when it comes to masks worn in the context of public protests.

Tax relief expands freedom and opportunity for all

Drafting a historic piece of legislation like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, House Republicans spent months, and even years, identifying critical needs and developing the best product possible for hardworking American families.

Voices in my head

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the voices inside my head.No, not the kind that get you odd looks from strangers. I mean the way certain voices stick with you — how you can hear someone when you read their words or replay a conversation in your mind.

One Big, Beautiful Bill keeps Nebraska safe

Last week, I shared how the One Big, Beautiful Bill delivers for Nebraska’s hardworking producers — the farmers and ranchers who feed and fuel our nation. Today, I want to detail another top priority: how this new law keeps Nebraskans safe and our communities secure.

The missing year of property tax relief

The “missing year” of property tax relief in Nebraska refers to a gap in tax credits for school district property taxes paid in 2024, caused by changes made in Legislative Bill 34 during the 2024 special session.

In summer, corn sweat raises humidity, but it could be worse

We appear to be done bombing Iran, and to be back to helping Ukraine repeal invaders from Russia. Plus, it looks like the trade war we started is going to raise our cost of buying coffee from Brazil and beer from Mexico.Great, huh?

Reconciliation package confronts rural health challenges

Access to healthcare is a major challenge for patients and providers alike in rural communities across America, including in small cities and villages across Nebraska’s Third District.