Upset win in Secretary of State primary wasn’t unexpected

Elections often bring surprises, but the upset victory of retired Omaha businessman Scott Petersen in the Republican primary for Secretary of State wasn’t that surprising.Sure, he defeated an incumbent, Lincoln attorney Bob Evnen, who was seeking a third, four-year term.

Letter: FCA: Thanks to community for cemetery support

Dear friends, On behalf of the Association, we sincerely thank everyone for your generous support this past year through donations and memorials.

Representing You

In Congress, I work every day to make the American Dream more attainable by advancing commonsense policies that strengthen our communities, support working families, and preserve the values that make our nation great.

Newspaper stories confirm there’s still good people out there

Every so often, you’re reminded that people are generally good.And, you get some idea how important the media is in helping generate good news.My latest refresher came via a story I wrote for the Nebraska Examiner, an online news site that used to consume most of my labors.

The dangers of AI to youth, education, society

Artificial Intelligence, or AI for short, is changing our world quickly. From chatbots that write essays to apps that create videos and images, AI tools are now a part of everyday life.

News may change, but the mission remains

How do you consume news?Some people still enjoy sitting down with a printed newspaper and flipping through the pages with a cup of coffee nearby. Others get most of their information from websites, social media or alerts popping up on their phones throughout the day.

An invitation to serve state, engage with democracy

If you’ve ever visited Washington, D.C. as a Nebraskan, you may already know about one of our federal delegation’s most cherished traditions. Every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.

A win for consumers, farmers, and energy independence

From Falls City to Lyman, Valentine to Superior, and everywhere in between, Nebraska’s Third District is home to some of the hardest-working people I know. Serving them in Congress remains the honor of a lifetime, and one I will never take for granted.

Your guy lost . . . now what?

One of the hardest lessons to teach kids is that they do not always get their way.My wife is not a short-order cook. The kids do not get to order breakfast off a menu. Sometimes they are not overly excited about the options in front of them.

‘Hall of Hot Winds’ gasses up for election season

Rumors are as common around the State Capitol as brome grass in a roadside ditch.