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August 24, 2020
100 Years of Women’s Suffrage

**Click here to download audio of this week’s column** On August 18, 1920, Tennessee ratified the Nineteenth Amendment to our Constitution. As the 36th state to do so, their decision to give women the vote pushed the amendment past the three-fourths threshold required by the Constitution. The amendment was adopted, and women would finally be able to more fully participate in the public life […]

August 17, 2020
Good Things for Nebraska

Unfortunately, COVID-19 has interrupted our booming economy. For many families, this is a time of uncertainty, frustration, and anxiety in our state and across the country. While we remain hopeful that the return to business as usual is on the horizon, fighting this pandemic and keeping the economy afloat is challenging. But Nebraskans are optimists, […]

August 10, 2020
Better Access to Mental Health Resources
The United States is experiencing a mental health crisis, and Nebraska is no exception. In 2016, the University of Nebraska Medical Center announced that one in five Nebraskans had reported suffering from mental illness that year. And in 2018, suicide was the second leading cause of death for Nebraskans aged 15 to 34.
August 3, 2020
Mourning a Patriot
When asked why he chose to dedicate his life to the fight for civil rights and racial equality, the late Congressman John Lewis once said, “Brother, each of us has the opportunity and the responsibility.” He was right. We all have the duty to stand up for what we believe in.
July 27, 2020
Supporting Our Military and Their Families
Each year, the Senate comes together to pass the National Defense Authorization Act, the bill that authorizes funding for our military for the year to come. Our men and women in uniform deserve our utmost respect and support, and this annual legislation makes sure they have the resources they need to protect our country.
July 20, 2020
Certainty for Nebraska Airports
The projects that this FAA program funds are vital to the safety of many airports’ everyday operations. I am looking forward to passing the AIR Act and bringing them the certainty they need.
July 13, 2020
A New Runway for Offutt
Offutt Air Force Base and the 55th Wing are critical to our national security and our state. A new, modern runway will ease the burden on this important unit of our Air Force and serve them well for decades to come.
July 7, 2020
An Opportunity to Innovate
Master’s Hand went through a dark few weeks. She didn’t know what her business’s future would look like or when she would be able to bring her staff back. But instead of giving up, Susie decided to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan, which she used to bring these employees back to work.
June 29, 2020
Independence Day
We should count ourselves fortunate to live in the greatest nation on earth, where the notion of equal justice for all first came into the world.
June 22, 2020
Solving Problems
Even though the coronavirus continues to disrupt our lives, Nebraskans still need help understanding the federal bureaucracy. If you or anyone you know is facing challenges, please reach out to my staff in our Omaha, Lincoln, Scottsbluff, or Kearney offices. We are always ready to help.