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.

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.