The rising cost of healthcare

Healthcare costs in Nebraska are surging, mirroring national trends, but are unfortunately amplified by our state’s rural landscape and policy vulnerabilities.

Giving thanks for family, friends, and Nebraska values

Next week, Americans across the country will gather around their dining tables with family and loved ones to pause, reflect, and give thanks. As I prepare to do the same, I’ve been thinking deeply about the blessings in my own life.

Thanksgiving and gratitude

Have you ever given to someone something of value and not received a “thank you” or even an acknowledgment of the gift? How did you feel about that?

We have plenty of work to do

While we have successfully enacted major legislation this year to protect our borders, cut taxes for families, and restore faith in government this year, opportunities abound for further progress to improve the lives of Nebraska families.

Reopening the government and delivering for Nebraska

After weeks of debate in Washington, the House and Senate finally came together to pass a bipartisan funding package that reopens the federal government. President Trump signed it into law Wednesday night, marking the end of the longest shutdown in American history.

Is it time to dump the filibuster?

The filibuster became part of the Nebraska Legislature’s procedures in 1937, when the one-house Unicameral first convened.

Cattle producers need certainty

American farmers and ranchers work hard to provide the world with high-quality, nutritious, and affordable food options, all while dealing with many challenges outside of their control.

Stopping at nothing to deliver for Nebraska and protect our nation

It’s been nearly three weeks since Democrats voted to shut down the federal government. The frustration across the country is real — and I share it. But when moments like this arise, I remind myself why I came to Washington in the first place.

Free markets are essential for freedom

Statistics show that across the nation 69 percent of students entering college believe socialism is a positive economic framework. By the time they graduate that number will have grown to 75 percent who view socialism positively.

Ideological demands put rural healthcare at risk

It is now nearly one month since the House passed its clean continuing resolution to keep open the federal government. On September 19, House Republicans did our job. We passed legislation which would have prevented—and still could immediately end—the shutdown.