Statements and op-eds from Nebraska’s members of Congress.
Imagine your child’s school receives a suspicious message, a small business owner notices someone lingering on their security camera footage, or you see a concerning post in a comm…
There is something special about walking through the gates of Memorial Stadium on a crisp fall afternoon, surrounded by thousands of fans chanting “Go Big Red” as the excitement bu…
Drug overdoses are killing Americans. The numbers are stark. Annually, American deaths from fentanyl-laced pills and other drug overdoses are over double the number from car accide…
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....
Perspectives from the Governor’s office and Nebraska state senators.
I was pleased to be able to spend some time in North Platte this week, both catching up on work at the Bank and attending events. One of my duties this week was to visit with those…
It seems like a lifetime ago, when COVID turned our lives upside down, yet the consequences for many remain very real. While the shutdowns in much of rural Nebraska may not have be…
Midterm elections consistently draw far fewer voters than years with presidential races. On average since 1980, about 48 percent of voting-age citizens have voted in midterms, comp…
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…
Editorial boards and guest essays from communities statewide.
America’s 250th anniversary has provided us all with an opportunity to celebrate and honor the brave men and women who have fought to defend our nation’s freedom. Thanks to their c…
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…
