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When I am not fighting for Nebraskans in Washington, I am back home meeting with constituents across Nebraska's Third District. From Kimball to Auburn, Valentine to Superior, and e…

The last two weeks I have been traveling across Nebraska. I received updates on critical projects in our state. I heard from Nebraskans about what’s on their mind. We talked about…

Last week, I spent the Senate’s July state work period on the ground in the Good Life listening to my fellow Nebraskans and learning new ways I can advocate for them in Washington.…

Americans are told that Washington is hopelessly divided, with Republicans and Democrats drifting further toward extremes as everyday families struggle to afford basic living costs…

In a World-Herald op-ed on Veterans Day, Rep. Don Bacon writes about Nebraska's unique role in supporting veterans....

Socialism is a system in which the government controls the economy, owns major businesses and tries to make everyone equal by taking from some people and giving to others. In pract…

I spent much of last week working in Lincoln, but I made a special trip back to North Platte on Friday morning to take part in the “Recognition Coin” presentation for area Korean W…

Take Me Home, Country Roads,” musician John Denver’s hit from 1971 became the anthem for the United States Men’s National (Soccer) Team (USMNT) during this summer’s World Cup. Whil…

We have reached the Interim period at the Legislature. Although the Legislature is not in session, senators and staff remain hard at work for their Districts.

Let me start this update with a “public service announcement.” The Nebraska State Treasurer is the repository of unclaimed property money. This includes funds from forgotten bank a…

The 109th Nebraska Legislature concluded Friday, April 17, with two key outcomes: passing a balanced budget and upholding the Governor’s vetoes. I was able to get 11 bills passed…

Somewhere among the White House’s fractured fairy tale about its reflecting pool faceplant, the ongoing whodunit masquerading as peace talks now being waged to end the war with Ira…

Three thoughts … Nebraskans might do well to pay attention to the cavalcade of conspiracy theories about California’s primary election now befouling podcasts, social media feeds an…

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…

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…

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…