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. For many families, the damage was overwhelming, and recovery […]
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 $3.15 million in federal funding I helped secure for the Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island, which will go toward a […]
Most Nebraskans who live in agricultural communities understand that farming and ranching is not just a job. It is a way of life. It is built on long days, hard decisions, and a deep love for the land. It is also built by more than 1.2 million female ag producers. That is why I introduced […]
As temperatures rise and schools let out, Nebraskans across the state are mapping out their summer plans. And if you’re looking for ideas, you’re in luck because the Good Life is full of wonderful places to visit. Here are a few highlights worth putting on your calendar. For baseball fans, the College World Series returns […]
One of the most important parts of my job is ensuring that federal regulators in Washington understand Nebraska’s unique needs. This past week, I made sure a key federal decision-maker got to hear these needs firsthand. I was proud to welcome Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Olivia Trusty to the Good Life for a tour […]
Each Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their life while serving this great nation. Since the end of the American Revolutionary War, more than 646,000 American troops have died in combat. Each of those lives was a world unto itself — a person with a family, a home, […]
If you’ve ever visited Washington, D.C. as a Nebraskan, you may already know about one of our federal delegation’s most cherished traditions. Every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m., when both chambers of Congress are in session, all five members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation gather in the basement of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. Over coffee […]
Beginning Sunday, May 10 through Saturday, May 16, we celebrate National Police Week — a time that brings our nation together to honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our brave law enforcement officers. We owe them a debt of gratitude for risking their lives every day to make the Good Life we all cherish […]
Back in September, I wrote about the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. In the aftermath, I asked my fellow Nebraskans and Americans to settle our arguments the right way — by talking, not by picking up a weapon. Now, seven months later, I must write about another act of senseless violence. I […]
Most holidays commemorate a piece of history. We often remember a winning battle, the birth of a consequential leader, or the founding of a nation. But on the last Friday of April, we look to the future with hope and action. On Arbor Day, we plant trees with optimism that tomorrow’s world can be healthier and […]