Weekly Column

Make government work with proven Nebraska solutions that are ready for America. That is my mission as your U.S. Senator. When I was Governor, my administration implemented numerous solutions to improve the lives of Nebraskans. Now, I’m working on behalf of our state in Washington, D.C., to implement many of tho...

Nebraska is the Beef State. In May, we celebrate National Beef Month.  Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state, and beef is a cornerstone. Nebraska’s ranchers feed the world. This month, we honor hard-working cattlemen and women. Overall, agriculture accounts for $31.6 billion of c...

This week is National Police Week. It’s a time to thank the law enforcement officers who keep us safe. Officers across Nebraska work hard to prevent crime and protect families. They face danger and serve with courage. I’m fighting to give them the tools and resources they need.  Nebraska’s women and men...

In May, we celebrate Renewable Fuels Month. It’s a time to celebrate Nebraska’s farmers, rural communities, and home-grown energy. Nebraska farmers fuel the world through the production of biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel. I introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month in Amer...

Our country faces many threats. Communist China is our greatest external threat. Our $36 trillion national debt is our greatest domestic threat. Over the past two weeks, I’ve focused on both of those issues on behalf of Nebraskans.  Before Easter, I visited the Philippines and Taiwan. I met with leaders...

Wednesday, April 30th marks 100 days of Donald Trump’s second Presidency. In that time, President Trump has taken historic action to deliver on his promises. He’s securing the border. He’s cutting wasteful spending and improving efficiency. He’s restoring American strength. He’s also fighting to level the playi...

Last week, I voted to pass a budget resolution that helps fulfill President Trump’s promise to deliver prosperity and security. This resolution unlocks the reconciliation process. It’s another step forward in helping the President secure the border, lower taxes, rebuild our military, and unleash American energy.&nbs...

Nebraska is the Beef State. Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do. One in four jobs in Nebraska is related to agriculture. Beef is essential to our state’s economy. Recently, we celebrated a major win for our state and our beef industry. I joined over 1,000 people in North Platte for the ribbon-cutting of ...

Recently, President Trump re-committed to eliminating federal income taxes on Social Security benefits. He’s also promised to increase support for our veterans. I agree with President Trump. Social Security and veterans’ benefits should be completely tax-free. This week, I introduced two bills to help the Presi...

Americans elected President Trump and Senate Republicans to get our country back on track. This means secure borders, abundant energy, and strength on the world stage. Working together, we’ve hit the ground running. We’ve remained united. We’re working hard to deliver results and keep our promises. Last week mark...