The best time of year in the Good Life

Every year, thousands of Nebraskans from across our state make their way to Grand Island for the Nebraska State Fair.

A summer tradition: The Nebraska State Fair

This week, I visited the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. It’s an event I’ve loved since childhood for its 11 days of concerts, livestock shows, exhibits and food.

Creating a seat at the table for Nebraska’s next generation

Some of the most important conversations I had growing up happened around the kitchen table with my grandfather. From a young age, he challenged me to pay attention to the world around me and form my own opinions.

A shared commitment to service

Whether it’s caring for our nation’s veterans, helping a neighbor in need, or defending our freedom, Nebraskans understand the importance of serving those around them. Over the past several days, that commitment was on full display across our state.

Nebraska’s worsening rural healthcare crisis

Recent polling shows the most important issues to voters in 2026 are healthcare (28 percent), housing (19 percent), food (18 percent) and gas (15 percent).

Third district travels

There is nothing I enjoy more than returning home to Nebraska, traveling across the Third District and meeting with constituents in their communities.

Investing in communities across Nebraska

Now that Congress has adjourned for its August work period, I’m doing what I enjoy most — get out and travel across our great state.

Examining Nebraska’s childcare crisis

In rural Nebraska many families cannot find reliable, affordable childcare in their local areas. This shortage keeps parents — especially mothers — out of the workforce. It also hurts local businesses and threatens the future of small towns.

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.