From the Governor’s office and Nebraska’s Unicameral
Ideas, proposals, and analysis from Nebraska’s Governor and state senators.
Over the past several months, I have spent a lot of time discussing some of the “hot button” issues facing Nebraska. Those issues matter, but other issues that may not generate the…
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…
Recent polling shows the most important issues to voters in 2026 are healthcare (28 percent), housing (19 percent), food (18 percent) and gas (15 percent). The top concern is under…
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…
In the face of fire, Nebraskans – once again – proved our grit and came together to protect life, property, and livestock. After a dry winter, high temperatures, and relentless win…
