Statements and op-eds from Nebraska’s members of Congress.
In Congress, I work every day to make the American Dream more attainable by advancing commonsense policies that strengthen our communities, support working families, and preserve t…
Each Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their life while serving this great nation. Since the end of the American Revolutionary War, more than 646…
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…
This week is National Police Week. In Nebraska, we Back the Blue. Officers across our state work hard to prevent crime and protect families. They face danger and serve with cour…
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 spent much of last week in Lincoln discussing interim study schedules and meeting with colleagues regarding priority legislation for the next session. On Thursday, the Governor i…
Throughout American history, members of the U.S. Military have embodied courage by laying down their lives in the defense of freedom. From the birth of the republic to modern confl…
This year and for the second year in a row we were faced with a substantial budget shortfall. Last year the shortfall was just over $400 million. This year it was north of $600 mil…
As we submit this newsletter, the Legislature is preparing to adjourn Sine Die. Final Reading of bills was completed on Friday April 10th. While a relatively quiet final day was an…
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…
Editorial boards and guest essays from communities statewide.
To accompany spring cleaning, it’s about time we drop in on our Washington quintet to see what they are thinking about a variety of subjects, what with a war, gas prices and a coup…
Now that Nebraskans have been told they don’t know what they’re voting for, the state’s U.S. Senators, Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, are being asked to “save” us from the clutches…
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…
