The non-equality of Tax Day

It is that dreaded Tax Day again where we are expected to apply rules laid out in the 6,871 pages of the U.S. Federal Tax Code and 1,271 pages of the Nebraska Tax Code. And whether in Congress, the Nebraska Legislature or on Main Street, we hear the mantra: “The rich don’t pay their fair share!

It’s important to invest in rural health care

Last week, I wrote about my team’s work to secure federal tax dollars Nebraskans already sent to Washington to improve the Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island. This week, I want to update you on my recent visit to Avera St.

Political craziness now includes supposed ‘plants’ running

Spring is planting time in Nebraska.But the looming primary election on May 12 for U.S. Senate is also, allegedly, quite a planting session, generating competing claims that candidates are “plants” to help or hurt the two leading candidates.We’re referring to the race between U.S. Sen.

A better Tax Day for Nebraska families

Tax Day will never be anyone’s favorite holiday. There are no parades, no family gatherings, and certainly no celebrations when April 15th rolls around. For most, it’s a painful reminder of how much of their hard-earned money goes out the door.

Pulling the legislative purse strings

Our Nebraska Constitution requires us to end each legislative session with a balanced budget and we have done that while additionally maintaining a cash reserve (rainy day fund) of approximately 10 percent.

WANTED: I’m looking for a new team to support

Wanted: A professional sports franchise I can throw my support behind.I grew up not too far from Chicago in the 90s. I got to watch the Chicago Bulls during their glory years, watching players like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman.

Another year, another round of tax breaks to retain corporations

“To the Arch by March.”That was the scary slogan circulating throughout Omaha back in the 1980s when both Union Pacific and ConAgra were threatening to move their corporate headquarters out of the River City. (U.P. was said to be looking at St. Louis, home of the Gateway Arch.

A gateway to growth: Revitalizing our airports

This past week, I had the pleasure of visiting Grand Island for an exciting occasion: the ribboncutting ceremony for the Central Nebraska Regional Airport’s new Snow Removal Equipment Building. It was a particularly special event to me because I fought to secure $3.

On the Road: Listening, learning, and leading for Nebraska

When Congress is not in session, I am meeting with constituents across the Third District. I always enjoy visiting communities and meeting with Nebraskans where they are, on the front lines of our economy.

The things we do for our children

Oh, the things we do for our children.Last weekend I had the opportunity to take Timmy to an Easter egg hunt. I figured he would enjoy it, and I always enjoy watching my kids have fun and make memories.