Nebraska leaders need to take a hard look at which technology companies we trust with public data and critical systems. Microsoft’s security record and deep ties to China raise real concerns that should not be brushed aside.
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Statements and op-eds from Nebraska’s members of Congress.
Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. Family farms and ranches are the backbone of our communities. But times in farm country are tough. Corn and soybean pri…
As discussions about the future of energy in America swirl around Capitol Hill, Nebraska is at the forefront of the next great biofuels revolution – sustainable aviation fuel. When…
From sunrise to sunset, Nebraska’s ag producers work to feed and fuel our world. With one in four jobs being directly related to agriculture, it is no surprise the industry is the…
Tax filing season is here, and Nebraska families are once again sorting through W-2s, logging into tax software, and bracing for the familiar anxiety of figuring out what they owe.…
In a World-Herald op-ed on Veterans Day, Rep. Don Bacon writes about Nebraska's unique role in supporting veterans....
Perspectives from the Governor’s office and Nebraska state senators.
We are officially at the halfway point of the session. Committees will hold their final bill hearings this week, and we will begin all-day floor debate on Monday, March 2. All prio…
This week marks the halfway point in the Legislature’s 60-day session. With the budget bills being reported out by Day 40, we have a small window of opportunity left to consider bi…
or the past eight years I have served on the Appropriations committee and worked with committee members and the whole legislature to present a balanced budget to the whole legislat…
This week marked progress on key legislation that will help not only citizens of the 43rd district but Nebraskans as a whole. Rural Nebraska is facing a nursing home crisis, and w…
Bloat and waste have no place in your family’s budget, and they shouldn’t find a place in the state’s budget either. Nebraskans believe in a government that lives within its means…
The time for new bill introductions has expired with a total of 545 new measures being introduced by members of the Legislature. Floor debate on legislation carried over from the 2…
Editorial boards and guest essays from communities statewide.
The Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, also known as the Voter Fraud Commission, was established by President Donald Trump in May 2017. The commission asked al…
Three thoughts… Racism used to have some juice. It meant something. It moved the needle. Bigotry — in individuals, groups or countries — was booed, banned and boycotted. Today? Ap…
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was correct when he said Legislative Bill 1165 and its revamped approach to economic incentives for certain companies is “more aggressive and assertive tha…
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…
