Expanding access, cracking down on Medicare fraud

Each spring, as I travel across the Third District meeting with constituents, I am reminded just how special Nebraska is. There is a peace in rural America you cannot replicate anywhere else.

National Guard is always ready, always there

While serving as Nebraska’s senior U.S. Senator, there are moments that remind me of how special Nebraskans are. Last week was one of them.

The duties of your local sheriff

The purpose of government is to maintain the peace, and when that fails, to provide justice for all. The following is one example of a local law enforcement agency at work.On Feb.

Working for Nebraska’s families

“Welcome to the Good Life.”A phrase every traveler sees as they cross our state lines. For many, it’s just a slogan. But for those of us who call this state home, it’s something deeper. It’s a promise.I see this promise fulfilled every day.

The non-equality of Tax Day

It is that dreaded Tax Day again where we are expected to apply rules laid out in the 6,871 pages of the U.S. Federal Tax Code and 1,271 pages of the Nebraska Tax Code. And whether in Congress, the Nebraska Legislature or on Main Street, we hear the mantra: “The rich don’t pay their fair share!

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.