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.

Trade built to last: Why reauthorizing AGOA is essential

Throughout my tenure as Chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, one thing has always been evident: trade works best when it is built on relationships, trust, and time.

The role, responsibilities of the NE Secretary of State

As in most states, the Nebraska Secretary of State serves as the state’s chief elections officer and performs a variety of administrative functions essential to government operations.

Against all enemies foreign and domestic

Living in Germany while serving in the U.S. Air Force in the 1980s and then flying worldwide for Delta from 1990 until 2020 gave me a front row seat to the transformation that has taken place over the last 40 years in many places around the world, including many of our own larger cities.

Christmas Providence in times of war

For nearly 250 years God’s hand has providentially cradled our nation during times of conflict. Two of those divine interventions happened at Christmastime in the 18th and 20th Centuries.In 1776 Gen.

Christmas in The Good Life

Christmas is nearly upon us, but in The Good Life, the spirit of the season lasts all month long. You may recall that last year I featured our state’s Christmas City of Minden in my Christmas column.