Celebrating America’s 250th birthday

Two hundred and fifty years ago, on July 4, 1776, our nation’s founding fathers gathered to proclaim their independence from Great Britain. This act of rebellion led to the formation of the country we now know and love.

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

As we celebrate Independence Day, our nation stands on the doorstep of an extraordinary milestone. On July 4, 2026, Americans will mark 250 years since the birth of the United States — the greatest experiment in self-governance the world has ever known.

Our exceptional nation at 250

Christianity deeply influenced the drafting of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, serving as the foundational bedrock for its political philosophy.

Fireworks, family and fun

I am a big fan of passing on traditions to my children.Growing up, we would go over to my grandparents’house to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Helping Nebraska’s producers rebuild & recover

After a natural disaster strikes, every day counts. Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers know this well. This spring and summer, Nebraska has been hit by some of the worst wildfires in state history. More than 800,000 acres burned, destroying pastureland, fences, and other farm and ranch infrastructure.

Reader: Is your community being targeted?

Fellow Nebraskans: are you aware of the carbon dioxide pipeline targeting our communities? An out-of-state corporation, Summit Carbon Solutions, is proposing to route a highly pressurized pipeline transporting CO2, a known asphyxiant, through Nebraska. Why?

Maybe smartphones don’t make us ‘smart’

A good buddy has a favorite saying: “We’re all smart. We have smartphones.”It’s funny, and I’ve used it several times.After all, smartphones have, in a lot of ways, made our lives easier and smarter.Got an unfamiliar address to find? Use the smartphone to give you directions.Hungry for a burrito?

Holtz kids playing musical beds

There is a little project happening in the Holtz house.Kimberly is rearranging kids’ bedrooms, and that has led to a game of musical beds. Much like musical chairs, you do not want to be the last kid trying to figure out where you’re supposed to sleep.

Rebuilding the Lincoln airport’s runway

This week, I write to you with some good news for Nebraska’s airports – investments that matter for our economy, our communities, and our national security.Back in April, I told you about $3.

Nebraska’s public power dynamo

Nebraska stands out as the only state in the nation served entirely by public power. Coupled with clean energy like the Cooper Nuclear Station, this model delivers unparalleled economic, environmental and reliability benefits.