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 […]
Imagine your child’s school receives a suspicious message, a small business owner notices someone lingering on their security camera footage, or you see a concerning post in a community Facebook group. On their own, these pieces of information might not seem like a big deal. But put together, they could help law enforcement prevent a […]
When meeting with Nebraskans, I often receive questions about artificial intelligence, or AI, and data centers. I understand the curiosity surrounding these issues, because these topics dominate the news cycle nearly every day. AI is technology that enables computers and machines to perform tasks we associate with human intelligence, such as learning and problem solving. […]
I often write about using my role in the U.S. Senate to advocate for Nebraska. It’s why I joined the Senate Appropriations Committee – the panel that manages the federal government’s spending. Here, I help craft the 12 annual appropriations bills that fund projects and programs across the nation. In addition to federal appropriations bills, […]
This week, we celebrated the millions of workers who move the food, fuel, supplies, and goods that keep our country running: our truck drivers. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week reminds us to thank those who undertake one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.6 million professional men and women not only deliver […]
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, the world stood still. Most of us remember where we were when we saw the Twin Towers burning on our television screens. We will never forget the images of blazing skyscrapers, a smoldering Pentagon, or a scarred Pennsylvania field. Above all, we remember the 2,977 innocent lives taken […]
This week, I visited the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. It’s an event I’ve loved since childhood for its 11 days of concerts, livestock shows, exhibits and food. It is truly the best of Nebraska. No trip to the State Fair is complete without Nebraska beef, so one of my first stops had to […]
Whether it’s caring for our nation’s veterans, helping a neighbor in need, or defending our freedom, Nebraskans understand the importance of serving those around them. Over the past several days, that commitment was on full display across our state. I was proud to witness and share the spirit of service that makes Nebraska so special. […]