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.

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.

Celebrating 80 years of the North Platte Canteen

Here in Nebraska, we reserve a special spot in our history and in our hearts for the North Platte Canteen. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Canteen, a remarkable legacy of service and compassion.

Upcoming ballot initiatives

We are poised to face a packed ballot in the November General Election. In addition to candidates for state and local offices, it will likely be littered with numerous proposed constitutional amendments and initiated statutes advancing through the petition process.

Commonsense steps to restore trust

Growing up in Gering, I learned early on that commitment is key. Reputation and relationships are built by keeping one’s commitments. This principle has guided me throughout my life and continues to shape my work in Congress today.In Nebraska, a handshake still means something.

A republic, a democracy & initiatives

Our American form of government is often referred to today as a democracy, but that is inaccurate. We are a constitutional republic which represents a distinctly different system of government.

Staying Nebraska strong

Over the last several days, we have been reminded how quickly life can change. Across Nebraska, wildfires are tearing through more than 800,000 acres and counting. Grasslands are turning to ash. Families are being forced to evacuate. Ranchers are watching fences burn and livestock scatter.

Tested by crisis, defined by resilience

Over the past week, smoke has filled the skies across central and western Nebraska as wildfires have torn through more than 826,000 acres—destroying homes, infrastructure, and forcing families to evacuate with little notice.

America’s attack on Iran

The other day I watched as our Commander in Chief welcomed home six fallen American service members. These military members – one from right here in Nebraska – returned to their homeland in caskets draped in American flags. Standing behind the president were our Nebraska governor and our U.S.

Paying tribute to our fallen soldiers

U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, who was killed in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury, was honored at Dover Air Force Base last weekend.