Weekly Column


January 25, 2021
As we begin both a new Congress and a new presidency, I will continue to make sure the hardworking families who call Nebraska home are heard in Washington.
January 19, 2021
I nominated these 37 students because I believe that each of them would make excellent officers in the United States military. With so many deserving young people choosing to use their talents to serve our country, our state has a very bright future.
January 4, 2021
From their headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, the Air Force’s 557th Weather Wing provides the entire Department of Defense with real-time updates about weather across the globe. This information is crucial to our military’s success.
December 21, 2020
These vaccines are FDA-approved, effective, and on the way. It was so encouraging to see footage of the first Americans being vaccinated on December 14.
December 14, 2020
In order for America to retain its reputation for stellar higher education, and to keep those institutions accessible to our nation’s young people, we need to shield students from predatory scammers
December 7, 2020
As we mark the 79th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, I encourage all Nebraskans to reflect on Nebraska’s legacy of service – on the brave men like Ed who demonstrated the best of our nation in her darkest hour.
November 30, 2020
No matter how you shop, remember that every dollar you spend in our local stores goes toward helping our small business owners make ends meet. That’s important every year, but it’s crucial as we near the end of this one.
November 23, 2020
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rising to an alarming level in our state, it’s so important that every Nebraskan does what they can to help one another.
November 16, 2020
Our veterans and active-duty heroes like Katy and the rest of the 155th deserve our thanks every day. I encourage you to thank a veteran for their service to our nation every chance you get.
November 9, 2020
Without this legislation, this sequester would continue to reduce railroad unemployment benefits over the next ten years. That wasn’t right before this pandemic, and it certainly isn’t right now.