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The City of Lincoln has received an $11.7 million federal grant for West O Street upgrades, Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird said. According to Baird, the grant will support a $14.6 million project regarding almost 1.8 miles of West O Street between Northwest 22nd and Third streets. The City will provide $2.9 million in local […]
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE), Angus King (I-ME), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the bipartisan VA Salary Cap Waiver Adjustment Act to allow the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue waivers to VA medical directors allowing them to exceed existing salary caps for the hiring and retention of physicians. “Hiring and retaining skilled physicians […]
Today,U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), chair of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, convened a hearing for an update on Golden Dome, the multi-layer missile defense system being developed for the United States. The committee heard testimony from the following witnesses: Fischer’s remarks as prepared: Good afternoon and welcome to our witnesses who […]
Op-Eds
For rural Nebraskans, reliable access to healthcare is a matter of survival. This might sound dramatic, but it’s not. When a specialty surgery, oncology services, or yearly checkup is needed, rural hospitals step up to offer live-saving care that is accessible and cost-effective. For O’Neill and its surrounding communities, Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital helps address […]
Nebraska remains competitive when it stays connected. Every mile of highway, stretch of rail, and foot of runway connects Nebraska communities to new opportunities. Investing in infrastructure across our state — in towns like North Platte — is what keeps those connections strong. Two years ago, I was honored to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for […]
In Nebraska’s Panhandle, every runway, road, and waterway plays a role in keeping people connected and communities moving forward. When we prioritize this infrastructure, we invest in Western Nebraska’s future. That is why I have prioritized supporting several essential projects in the Panhandle: extending the taxiway at Western Nebraska Regional Airport, enhancing the Heartland Expressway, […]
Newsletters
Dear Friend, As your U.S. Senator, I want to keep you posted on the work I’m doing on your behalf in Nebraska and Washington. In this newsletter, you will find my most recent update. If you have comments or questions, please click here to send a message. America’s 250th birthday – I want to hear from you!In […]
Dear Friend, As your U.S. Senator, I want to keep you posted on the work I’m doing on your behalf in Nebraska and Washington. In this newsletter, you will find my most recent update. If you have comments or questions, please click here to send a message. Urging President Trump to declare Nebraska wildfires a major disaster As […]
Dear Friend, As your U.S. Senator, I want to keep you posted on the work I’m doing on your behalf in Nebraska and Washington. In this newsletter, you will find my most recent update. If you have comments or questions, please click here to send a message. Questioning the Ag Secretary on wildfire disaster assistance, improving FSA processes […]
Weekly Column
On Tuesday, November 3, Americans will head to the polls to cast their ballots for the candidates they want representing them at the federal, state, and local levels of government. Here in Nebraska, voters will determine who represents our state in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. We will also elect our governor, secretary […]
Many Americans think of Nebraska as an agriculture state. We absolutely are, but we are also an energy state. Nebraska has the capability to power our nation through the minerals beneath our soil and the crops grown in our vast fields. This was on full display when I welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright […]
Hearing directly from Nebraskans and seeing the challenges facing our communities firsthand helps me better advocate for our state in Washington. That’s why I spend much of my time traveling Nebraska and meeting folks in their communities. During a recent visit, I joined the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) for a roundtable discussion on transportation […]