The roots of Nebraska’s work ethic

In 1944 during the period of the highest mortality rate for American servicemen in WWII, my father volunteered to join the Army. While in boot camp at Fort Hood, Texas, he commented, “This is easy compared to farm work back home!

Growing the ‘Good Life’

Competition challenges us to be better. It fuels innovation, encourages new ideas, pushes us to new heights, and creates opportunities for people and communities to thrive.

Back to school, building for the future

In Nebraska, August marks the close of summer and the beginning of a busy new season. It means the return of Husker football and volleyball games, final preparations ahead of harvest, and the rush of back-toschool shopping.

A Tradition of Service: Apply to a U.S. Service Academy

From our rolling Sandhills to the Missouri River Valley and everywhere in between, Nebraskans are bound by a set of exceptional values: hard work, determination, and above all, a natural tendency to serve those around us.

The reasons for our shrinking workforce

When I was growing up on the farm, I remember learning to drive a Ford tractor and raking hay starting at age 10. I loved those years and that’s why I returned to that farm after my flying career.

Hitting the ground running

Now that the August district work period is officially underway, I am excited to spend the coming weeks on the road, listening to Nebraskans across the Third District and seeing firsthand the opportunities and challenges facing our communities.

Why connectivity matters more than ever in the age of AI

When Nebraskans sent me to the U.S. Senate, I sought to serve on committees that address important matters back home, and I was able to secure a seat on the powerful Commerce Committee.

The blessing of timely rain for ag communities

Growing up on a farm with irrigated acres, summertime meant lots of work with siphon tubes, open ditches and later, gated irrigation pipes. “Changing water” meant constantly making the rounds to move siphon tubes or open and close gates on irrigation pipes. It truly was a round-the-clock operation.

Honoring our Korean War veterans

On July 27, our nation pauses to observe National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, marking the anniversary of the 1953 signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement.

Delivering results for Nebraska

As Congress begins its August work period, I’m looking forward to being back home meeting with Nebraskans across the Third District. As I prepare for my travels, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on my work for you over the past several months.