I am always working to ensure that federal policies make sense for communities in Nebraska. Nebraskans know all too well that rules crafted by career bureaucrats rarely benefit us — in fact, they often harm us. That’s especially true when it comes to regulations over our state’s resources. Washington doesn’t understand The Good Life like […]
This month marks the beginning of the 118th Congress, a fresh opportunity for the U.S. Senate to unite and accomplish important goals for the American people. My priority this new Congress will remain the same: to advocate for the people of Nebraska. As a mom, rancher, former schoolboard member, and former State Senator in Nebraska’s Unicameral, […]
This past Friday, thousands of Americans traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the national March for Life. The march celebrated its 50th anniversary this year and is an opportunity to give voice to the voiceless, stand up for the fundamental right to life, and demonstrate support for both mothers and their children. This past […]
Nebraska has a rich heritage of military service. Over the years, thousands of Nebraskans have answered the call and served our country heroically. I am proud that many young Nebraskans want to continue this important tradition of service to our country. Each year, my staff and I review applications from high school students across Nebraska […]
This Monday is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day — an opportunity to thank the men and women who keep Nebraskans safe. It’s particularly important that we use this special day to celebrate our law enforcement officers because in some parts of the country their life-saving work is undervalued and even demonized. That life-saving work was on full […]
This Wednesday, an immigration provision called Title 42 could expire. Title 42 is a critical public health order that gives the federal government the ability to immediately expel individuals entering the country illegally. This Trump-era tool has helped to prevent the situation at the border from spiraling even further out of control. President Biden previously […]
Last Friday, I attended the change of command ceremony at U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base. There, Admiral Charles “Chas” Richard transferred command to U.S. Air Force General Anthony J. Cotton. Admiral Richard will now embark on a long-deserved retirement after a lifetime of service to our country and three years in command of […]
Top agricultural states like Nebraska help to feed the world. But family farmers in Nebraska also help to fuel the country through the production of biofuels. In fact, our state is the second largest producer of biofuels in the nation, generating more than 2 billion gallons of renewable fuel every year. Nebraska’s 24 operating ethanol […]
Public safety has rightfully been on the minds of Americans across the country. Violent crime rates remain high. So far this year, nearly 300 police officers have been shot in the line of duty – an 11% increase from this point in 2020. Deadly drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine continue to flow into the United […]
Happy Thanksgiving! As Nebraskans have done for generations, we gather with family, friends, and loved ones this week to reflect on the many blessing in our lives and to share good news with one another. It’s a time to reflect on what matters most and to tell others how much they mean to us. And […]