Duties of the Nebraska Attorney General

The office of the Nebraska attorney general traces its roots to the state’s 1875 constitution, which establishes it as one of six statewide elected positions alongside the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor and treasurer.

Growing markets, cutting taxes, fueling the future

From sunrise to sunset, Nebraska’s ag producers work to feed and fuel our world.With one in four jobs being directly related to agriculture, it is no surprise the industry is the economic engine of our state.

A less taxing tax season for Nebraskans

Tax filing season is here, and Nebraska families are once again sorting through W-2s, logging into tax software, and bracing for the familiar anxiety of figuring out what they owe.

Mentoring programs are great, but what about reading skills

Mentoring programs are a great thing.They help kids — mostly kids in single-parent families — gain confidence, and learn leadership and life skills from adults.

The real victory isn’t on the scoreboard

My wife sent me a text this week telling me it is time to start thinking about baseball season.I’ll admit I am not quite ready for spring and summer to be here, despite the great weather we have been enjoying the last week or so.Charlie is my only kid still playing sports over the summer.

In a rush to deport, there have been deadly consequences

Can we all agree on one thing?Seeing Americans shot and killed on American streets by fellow Americans is not at all good.I’ve purposely waited to write about the killing of two people on the streets of Minneapolis by agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S.

The duty of the lieutenant governor

Nebraska’s Primary Election this year falls on Tuesday, May 12. Before selecting your choice for the candidate, it is wise to know the function of the office being sought. Recently, I reviewed the role of the secretary of state and this week I will look at the position of the lieutenant governor.

Honoring the namesake of Nebraska’s capital city

Monday, February 16, 2026, marks Presidents Day — a time to honor the Americans who have served as president and to reflect on the leadership that has shaped our nation.

Creating opportunities for Nebraska’s next generation

For many Nebraskans, parenthood brings both immense joy and real challenges every day. As a father of two, I can say without hesitation that there is no greater calling in life than being a parent.

Representing You

Congress’ most basic responsibility is also one of its most important: funding the federal government. When Congress fails to do that job, the consequences reach beyond Washington — delaying services, creating uncertainty for families and businesses, and eroding trust in government.