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.I hit the ground running this week with a swing through...

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.

Investing in our children

Earlier this month, Nebraska families gained access to one of the most significant investments in the next generation that Washington has made in years.On July 4, 2026, tax-advantaged federal child savings accounts — known as Trump Accounts — became available to every U.S. citizen under the age of...

Providence smiled on Washington

I recently saw the movie “Young Washington,” which premiered on July 3rd and details the early life of the man who came to be known as the Father of Our Country.