Helping young Nebraskans discover their next opportunity

From a young age, I have been fortunate enough to have a community of people who encouraged me to take risks, explore new ideas, and pursue every opportunity available.Their support helped shape my path and opened doors I never could have imagined.

The government and YOUR money

Frustrations ran high recently in our nine-member Legislative Appropriations Committee as we struggled to find ways to cut the state budget.

Honoring Nebraska’s finest & defending our homeland

This week, Nebraska lost one of our own. U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue was killed in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury. He enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2006, deployed twice to Kuwait, and spent nearly 20 years serving this country as a soldier and mechanic.

Duties of the Nebraska Attorney General

The office of the Nebraska attorney general traces its roots to the state’s 1875 constitution, which establishes it as one of six statewide elected positions alongside the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor and treasurer.

Growing markets, cutting taxes, fueling the future

From sunrise to sunset, Nebraska’s ag producers work to feed and fuel our world.With one in four jobs being directly related to agriculture, it is no surprise the industry is the economic engine of our state.

A less taxing tax season for Nebraskans

Tax filing season is here, and Nebraska families are once again sorting through W-2s, logging into tax software, and bracing for the familiar anxiety of figuring out what they owe.

The duty of the lieutenant governor

Nebraska’s Primary Election this year falls on Tuesday, May 12. Before selecting your choice for the candidate, it is wise to know the function of the office being sought. Recently, I reviewed the role of the secretary of state and this week I will look at the position of the lieutenant governor.

Honoring the namesake of Nebraska’s capital city

Monday, February 16, 2026, marks Presidents Day — a time to honor the Americans who have served as president and to reflect on the leadership that has shaped our nation.

Creating opportunities for Nebraska’s next generation

For many Nebraskans, parenthood brings both immense joy and real challenges every day. As a father of two, I can say without hesitation that there is no greater calling in life than being a parent.

My brother’s keeper

As I write this column two legislative colleagues are having their actions brought forward by the legislative body as to whether they should be disciplined or even expelled from the legislature.