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Happy 4th of July, Nebraskans! This Independence Day is special.  This year, we are celebrating 250 years of American freedom. Our nation was founded 250 years ago, not only through a revolution, but through a revolutionary idea.  Our Founders believed that God gave people their rights, not...
Our country was founded on the belief that all Americans have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  These building blocks make the American Dream possible.  We live in a nation of opportunity.  A nation that enables kids to have it better than their parents.  A nation that be...
Nebraska is the best place in the world to live.  Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report ranked Omaha as the second-best city for recent college grads to live.  This is great news.  It also emphasizes the work we need to continue to do to increase housing stock.  More homes mean more aff...
America has always been rooted in agriculture.  George Washington didn’t want to be known as our first president. He wanted to be known as our first farmer.  Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other Founding Fathers were steeped in agriculture.  The U.S. Capitol was designed as a testament to our farmi...
As we celebrate America’s birthday we reflect on what has led to 250 years of success.  We are the home of the free because of the brave. From our Founding we’ve affirmed that our people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We’ve created a country where any American, regardless o...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  This month, we recommit to helping one another and fighting against social isolation.  No one should feel lonely.  Every Nebraskan and American should feel supported. When I was Governor, we worked to strengthen mental health care in Nebraska.  As a resul...
We observe Memorial Day to remember the brave women and men who paid the ultimate price for our great nation.  We honor their courage, duty, and patriotism.  We preserve their memory for future generations.  This Memorial Day is special as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.  Throughou...
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 courage.  That’s why this week – and every week – they deserve our gratitude. Nebraska’s women and men in blue set the...
This month, we celebrate Nebraska as the Beef State.  Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state, and beef is a cornerstone.  We’re recognizing the hard-working producers who make that possible.  That’s why I introduced a resolution that designates May as National Beef Month. This resolution ho...
Last week, we learned of an incident at Offutt Air Force Base. A Chinese national was arrested and charged with illegally photographing the military installation. He photographed sensitive aircraft like the RC-135 and E-4B. This action puts Nebraska airmen and national security at risk. It threatens Offutt’s critica...