While serving as Nebraska’s senior U.S. Senator, there are moments that remind me of how special Nebraskans are. Last week was one of them.
Opinion
Traveling Across Nebraska
The last two weeks, I got to be home — traveling across Nebraska. From East to West, I received updates on critical projects in
Working for Nebraska’s Families
“Welcome to the Good Life.” A phrase every traveler sees as they cross our state lines. For many, it’s just a slogan. But for
Litter Bugs Me
“We should go on a litter walk,” my daughter suggested after supper as I was complaining about the trash around town. Even my wife’s
“Death, Taxes, and Aging Eyes”
By Debra Johnston, MD Benjamin Franklin famously wrote “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Franklin was
You’re Gonna Miss This
I lived away from home most of my childhood in order to attend school. It took a long time to get over the homesickness
Can’t You See?
There has recently been a change that has occurred in our house. Following an appointment to have his eyes evaluated, my son is now
A Better Tax Day for Nebraska Families
Tax Day will never be anyone’s favorite holiday. There are no parades, no family gatherings, and certainly no celebrations when April 15th rolls around.
District 47 Legislative Update
As we conclude the last full week of the second half of the 109th Legislature, the final days of the session are a critical
Investing in Rural Health Care
Last week, I wrote about my team’s work to secure federal tax dollars Nebraskans already sent to Washington to improve the Central Nebraska Regional








