This week, I want to address what most Nebraskans and Americans have been watching on national television: the United States’ recent action against the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons program. I also want to detail the grave and growing threat Iran poses to Americans. As chair of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, I […]
Every time I meet with young Nebraskans, I come away with a renewed sense of purpose. Their energy, curiosity, and commitment to improving their communities remind me why public service matters and why we must continue building a future worthy of them. Recently, I had the honor of speaking with 300 outstanding young women participating […]
As we approach Father’s Day, I’ve been reflecting on how my dad’s desire to serve Nebraskans shaped my own path in public service. Since childhood, I’ve seen up close the importance of sound, locally focused public policy. My dad taught me that real servant leadership means showing up, staying the course, and doing the quiet […]
This past week’s terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, was a shocking and heartbreaking act of hatred. It demands not only our condemnation, but our collective moral clarity. Antisemitism — in any form, anywhere — is a poison that threatens the very values on which this country was founded. We must name it, reject it, and […]
Throughout my life, I have had many roles—daughter, wife, mother, school board member, and now as the U.S. Senator for Nebraska. Yet, one of the most challenging roles I have had is that of a cattle rancher on our family ranch. As any rancher, farmer, or farmworker knows, the agriculture industry is full of uncertainties. […]
There was a time when nearly every American knew someone who died in service to our country. Whether it was a family member, a friend, or a neighbor – Memorial Day was, and still is, deeply personal. These personal connections allowed Americans to fully grasp the magnitude of the sacrifices our service members and their […]
Day and night or rain and shine, the brave men and women in blue are working tirelessly to keep our communities safe. They risk their lives every day to make the ‘Good Life’ we all cherish a safer place to live, work, and raise a family. While it is always important to show those who […]
In 1959, the Oklahoma Sooners’ football team arrived in Lincoln carried by the momentum of a 74-game conference winning streak. It had been 17 long years since the Nebraska Cornhuskers had last defeated them. On paper, the Sooners dominated; however, the Huskers came out on top, 25-21. It was an upset for the Husker history […]
Nebraska is steeped in military tradition. It is home to Offutt Air Force Base, Camp Ashland, and our Nebraska National Guard. The Guard’s roots run deep. In 1854, 13 years before Nebraska achieved statehood, Territory Governor Thomas B. Cumings called for Nebraska settlers to form two militia regiments which laid the foundation for the Nebraska […]
Before Nebraska was called the “Cornhuskers”, we were known as “The Tree Planters.” It seems ironic, given our state is characterized by its expansive Great Plains and rolling Sandhills. However, in 1895, the Nebraska legislature passed a bill establishing Nebraska’s nickname in honor of their tree planting efforts. To understand why, let’s take a step […]