Weekly Column


September 5, 2025

I’ve been honored to receive various awards during my time in the U.S. Senate, but one of the most meaningful is the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Golden Plow Award. I was presented with this great honor at a family farm in Kearney while home in Nebraska for the August work period, and I was moved […]

August 29, 2025

Earlier this month, I wrote about Nebraska’s chance to help lead America’s next chapter — from rebuilding our factories, to growing the bioeconomy, to boosting trade, new technology, and financial innovation. These are big picture ideas, but they all come down to one thing: playing to Nebraska’s strengths. That means making our communities places where […]

August 22, 2025

My second week back home in the ‘Good Life’ was a literal breath of fresh air. Traveling to the panhandle, I met with Nebraskans in childcare centers, local businesses, and community discussions. Each conversation was a reminder that the heart of public service is listening — not just hearing concerns but understanding the challenges and […]

August 15, 2025

Stepping off the plane at Eppley Airfield for our month-long state work period was a much-needed return to the heartbeat of those I represent in U.S. Senate. There’s a certain clarity that comes from being in Nebraska, where conversations are grounded in practicality and guided by our shared vision for a more prosperous future for […]

August 8, 2025

As I packed my bags in Washington for our month-long state work period and some much-needed time back in the ‘Good Life,’ I reflected on the progress we’re making for Nebraskans. Since Congress passed and the president signed the One Big Beautiful Bill, I’ve highlighted the law’s major wins for Nebraska’s agricultural sector, our safety and […]

August 1, 2025

Here in the Good Life, we live by a few enduring principles: grit, humility, and a profound sense of duty. And when these three come together in action, they shape a future that is stronger, more resilient, and more hopeful. We see these values in their most powerful form when Nebraskans answer the call to […]

July 25, 2025

Last week, I shared how the One Big, Beautiful Bill keeps Nebraskans safe and our communities secure. Today, I want to highlight another top priority: how this new law delivers real, lasting tax relief for Nebraska families. When Americans went to the polls last November, they sent a clear message. They want a government that prioritizes safer […]

July 18, 2025

Last week, I shared how the One Big, Beautiful Bill delivers for Nebraska’s hardworking producers — the farmers and ranchers who feed and fuel our nation. Today, I want to detail another top priority: how this new law keeps Nebraskans safe and our communities secure. From modernizing our military to strengthening our southern border, this legislation marks […]

July 11, 2025

Last week, the House and Senate passed the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act and sent it to the president’s desk to be signed into law. Today, I want to highlight how this new law delivers for Nebraska’s producers who fuel and feed our nation. The One Big, Beautiful Bill supports sweeping tax relief for working Americans and provides a […]

July 2, 2025

Each year on the 4th of July, families across Nebraska come together to celebrate more than just fireworks and festivals. We celebrate our founding ideals — the belief that all are created equal, endowed with the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Seward, Nebraska is officially known as “Nebraska’s Fourth of July City,” and […]