Opinion

W Americans will observe the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army. Our military has evolved much over two and a half centuries through our struggles for independence, to preserve the Union, claim victory in two world wars, defend freedom, and confront terrorism.

WashingtOn d.C . Three years ago this week, the Supreme Court handed down one of the most important decisions in its history.

WashingtOn d.C . As we just celebrated Father’s Day, I’ve been reflecting on how my dad’s desire to serve Nebraskans shaped my own path in public service.

State lawmakers went home recently, ending a 90-day session marked by reductions in spending and borrowing from cash reserves to close a projected budget gap that once topped $400 million. Hard to believe that just a couple of years ago, the state was sitting on a huge surplus of cash.

eWs by Senator Tanya Storer As property valuation notices arrive across Nebraska, many are concerned by rising values. While valuation increases can be concerning, I want to spend some time talking through their relationship to your actual tax bill.

This past week’s terror attack in Boulder, CO, was a shocking and heartbreaking act of hatred.

I participated in the Shangri-La Dialogue Friday and Saturday of last week in Singapore with Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth.

by Senator Tanya Storer The 109th session of the Nebraska Legislature adjourned Sine Die on Monday, June 2. There are many things I can reflect on but this week I want to focus on one particular theme of controversy this year; “the will of the people,” specifically related to ballot initiatives.

For workers and entrepreneurs, few places are as ripe with economic opportunity as the United States of America. Our world-leading workforce, natural resources, educational institutions, rule of law committed to protecting capital investment, and unique features such as deepwater ports which provide access to export goods and services to consumers across both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and provide opportunities for American families with few rivals elsewhere around the globe.

As we’re reminded over and over, Nebraska doesn’t have mountains like Colorado and Wyoming, and doesn’t have the beaches of California or Florida. That’s one of the reasons, we’re told, the Cornhusker State is among the least visited of all the states.