Opinion

WashingtOn d.C . Last week, I voted to pass a budget resolution that helps fulfill President Trump’s promise to deliver prosperity and security.

On March 4, 1944, the 95th Bombardment Group was doing what few others could do. Just three months before D-Day, in the thick of World War II, poor weather conditions threatened to derail an important bombing raid.

As we near the final days of tax season, customer service at the IRS is on the minds of many Americans. Most Americans work hard and pay their taxes in good faith, yet in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, 32 percent of customers said they were dissatisfied with their experience with the agency’s Independent Office of Appeals. Sadly, these rates have trended in the wrong direction since Democrats poured $80 billion into the IRS to hire 87,000 new agents in 2022. In FY21 just 19 percent of taxpayers reported dissatisfaction with the IRS.

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 the new Sustainable Beef processing plant. It will process about 1,500 head of cattle per day when fully operational. It will create 850 good-paying jobs. It will also add $1 billion to the local economy each year. This is the power of Nebraskans coming together to solve problems.

Greetings District 43! Here’s the latest from your State Legislature. Floor action This week began all-day floor debate at the Capitol and there were several key bills debated.

In November, Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative allowing workers to earn sick leave for personal or family needs. They also voted to legalize marijuana used for medical purposes.

As the top-ranked state for commercial cattle slaughter and the nation’s top beef exporter, Nebraska has long earned the title The Beef State. In fact, 58 percent of the total value of state’s agricultural production originates from livestock.

Overreaching environmental regulations upended the Sackett family’s life. Michael and Chantell Sackett purchased a lot in a residential area near Priest Lake, ID in 2004.

Greetings District 43! Here's the latest from your State Legislature. This week marks the final week of hearings in the legislative committees.

Recently, President Trump re-committed to eliminating federal income taxes on Social Security benefits. He’s also promised to increase support for our veterans.