Weekly Column


June 21, 2021
Some say that bipartisanship is dead, but this bill is proof that it can still work in the U.S. Senate.
June 14, 2021
We are so fortunate to live in the greatest country on Earth, where the new constellation of states that was born nearly 250 years ago still stands strong today. I hope you will join me in celebrating Flag Day.
June 7, 2021

**Click here to download audio of this week’s column** After 2019’s historic flooding, it would have been easy to lose hope. So many Nebraskans lost their belongings, their livelihoods, and even their homes to what seemed like endless waves of water and ice. All told, the floods of that spring cost us four lives and over […]

June 1, 2021
All of these bipartisan proposals would uphold the integrity of the RFS and promote growth in key areas, and I remain committed to working with my colleagues to advance them through the legislative process.
May 24, 2021
This Memorial Day, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on what so many of our family, friends, and neighbors gave up to make the American way of life possible. To those who served and to those who are serving today: Thank you.
May 17, 2021
20 great American women will take their place on a new set of quarters. This will be the first time in history that women have been featured so prominently on our currency.
May 10, 2021
The Nebraska Sandhills have taught me that people in rural America often have to work harder to have access to basic services that are more readily available in cities.
May 3, 2021
To the graduates: Congratulations! You did it. We are proud of your determination and your accomplishments. You are moving from one stage of life to the next, and whatever you choose to pursue in life, you can be certain that you are vital to building a stronger future for Nebraska and for America.
April 26, 2021
Senate Republicans have made it clear that we’re willing to work with the president to draft a bill that actually addresses our nation’s ailing infrastructure.
April 19, 2021
The Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act would let her do just that. Republicans and Democrats in the Senate may not always agree, but some bills are just common sense. This is one of those bills, and I look forward to helping it get passed.