Restoring peace through strength

This past week, I traveled to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for the annual Reagan National Defense Forum — one of the most important gatherings of national security leaders each year.

Auditor Mike Foley: Nebraska’s Watchdog

In the heartland of America, where fiscal responsibility is as vital as the cornfields that stretch across the plains, Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley and his team stand as a beacon of integrity and diligence thanks to their relentless pursuit of accountability.

Be sure to shop local this holiday season

Last weekend was Small Business Saturday — a day that has grown into a major part of the holiday season and an important boost for Main Street. Since the event began in 2010, Americans have spent an estimated $223 billion at small businesses on this day alone.

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.Nowhere is that more clear than in the House Ways and Means...

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.

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.