Weekly Column

Every day, we hear more and more about tech “start-ups.” Uber, Snapchat, Instagram, Warby Parker, Blue Apron – the list is seemingly endless. Start-ups and the entrepreneurs behind them are changing our lives. But when we think of these innovative companies, we tend to picture them in New York City, Los Angeles, or Silicon Valley. The truth is, exciting and rewarding opportunities like these exist right here in Nebraska.

I believe the most important part of my job is to listen. It’s your voice, ideas, and suggestions that help guide my work for all Nebraskans in the U.S. Senate.

For far too long, families in Nebraska and across the nation have been paying more and expecting less from an increasingly inefficient and out-of-touch federal government. While we have made progress, our nation is still not where it should be. Our $18 trillion debt isn’t just a threat to our economy – it’s a threat to our national security. Now is the time for us to offer bold solutions and tackle these problems.

Nebraskans are all too familiar with stories of wasteful government spending. At a time when our country faces serious fiscal problems and a tsunami of national debt, these fiscal gaffes are more than foolish – they are downright irresponsible. In order to stop this waste from continuing, Congress has a duty to conduct proper oversight […]

The federal government has an important role to play in protecting its citizens. The laws passed and the regulations imposed are supposed to prevent harm when bad actors take advantage of our open society. But these regulations should be both justified and rare. Unfortunately, this has been the exception, not the rule. Under this administration, […]

Here in Nebraska, we are proud of our robust trucking industry. From globally-recognized companies to owner-operators with a single truck, almost every community in our state relies on trucking to move goods to market.

As Nebraskans, we are fortunate to have great schools filled with wonderful teachers. We owe a debt of gratitude to our teachers and administrators, who work incredibly hard day-in and day-out to provide our children with the knowledge and tools that they need for success. But in order to succeed, we must continue to seek […]

The Senate was in recess last week and I was delighted to be back in Nebraska. As I travelled the state, I had the opportunity to visit with many Nebraskans and hear your thoughts on a variety of different issues. Your feedback continues to guide my efforts here in the Senate, and I’m looking forward to bringing that Nebraska common sense back to Washington.

ObamaCare continues to cause uncertainty across Nebraska and our nation. As time goes on, we see more and more evidence that this law has failed the majority of Nebraskans – the consequences are both painful and real. Among the thousands of pages in this law was a provision that created a nonprofit insurer known as […]

Our national debt is out of control and now stands at over $18 trillion. We simply cannot keep spending money we do not have. Nebraskans are known for our strong common-sense values. We understand that it’s irresponsible to spend beyond our means. But as millions of American families are making their own sacrifices to make […]