Statements and op-eds from Nebraska’s members of Congress.
Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversaries. After a year, President Trump and Senate Republicans are getting America back on track.…
Throughout my tenure as Chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, one thing has always been evident: trade works best when it is built on relationships, trust, and t…
On Monday, January 19, we pause as a nation to remember and honor the life and legacy of one of America’s most consequential civil rights leaders. A Baptist minister, Dr. Martin Lu…
In a World-Herald op-ed on Veterans Day, Rep. Don Bacon writes about Nebraska's unique role in supporting veterans....
Farmers in the Midwest have endured yet another period of significant economic uncertainty this fall as China opted not to purchase American soybeans during September for the first…
Perspectives from the Governor’s office and Nebraska state senators.
In a World-Herald op-ed, Gov. Jim Pillen and Israeli Consul General Elad Strohmayer write about Nebraska's relationship with Israel.
The legislative session began last Wednesday with some extra twists. The hearing regarding Senator McKeon’s possible expulsion is scheduled for Monday, January 12, at 9:00 a.m. Dur…
Greetings from the first week of the 2nd Session of the 109th Legislature. It is hard for me to believe that I’m starting year number 4 serving as your State Senator. This session…
Amidst the focus on the looming budget shortfall, there is some good news to share. Nebraska recently received notification that we have been awarded $218.5 million dollars through…
As the year draws to a close, we are busy with holiday preparations. Our children are returning home for Christmas, and LuRae and I just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary.The…
In a polarized era, it (the filibuster) disproportionately benefits parties with narrower agendas while frustrating broader public mandates...
Editorial boards and guest essays from communities statewide.
Nebraska’s high school curriculum standards do not make George Orwell’s “1984” mandatory reading. The state, however, allows latitude to local districts so the novel might show up…
Crystal Rhoades: I returned to work days after giving birth. Washington needs to know why.
Throughout 2025, I have heard from many faculty, staff, alumni and Nebraskans across the state about their university. They have expressed pride and aspirations for the future, sto…
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., recently suggested at a financial technology conference that stablecoins could be a lifeline for community banks, saying we have no choice but to be i…
