Opinion

The United States’ constitutional foundation of freedom and opportunity laid the pathway for our nation to become the most prosperous on the planet. Defending the right of each citizen to pursue prosperity while limiting the government’s intrusion into our livelihoods and pocketbooks is a proven road to improved standards of living for American households of all income levels. We have nearly two-and-ahalf centuries of evidence showing conservative principles yield the best results to grow our economy and safeguard liberties, and I take very seriously the task of applying those principles as a lawmaker.

Nebraska Unicameral makes headlines for the wrong reasons, again “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.” – Thumper “ The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.” Proverbs 15:2 CSB Nebraska’s unique one-house Legislature is back in the national spotlight again, for all the wrong reasons again. Last year it was a session-slowing filibuster accomplished by a couple senators who were upset with a bill restricting access to medical services for transgender youth.

d.C . Electric vehicle mandates increase safety risks On April 17, 2021, firefighters raced to extinguish a blaze in a suburb of Houston, TX.

Let’s talk about that big day coming up this weekend, Easter. Some of you, like me, consider it a holy day.

W As we transition into spring with farmers and ranchers hard at work, recognizing National Agriculture Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate how far we’ve come in American agriculture. According to a USDA study published in 2020, the seven decades from 1948 to 2017 saw American farmers nearly triple their total output while overall inputs remained nearly constant— a staggering achievement.

d.C . Moving the ball forward on name, image, and likeness Each year, the NCAA Basketball tournament captivates our attention.

Share your voice on private renewable energy generators One of the bills that I will bring to the floor this session concerns public power and private renewable energy generators. LB 399 has been prioritized by Senator Bostelman.

I attended the Governor’s formal Statehood Day Dinner on March 1, with my staff. As I wrap up my time in the Legislature, having a formal meal served in the Rotunda of our beautiful capitol was a really special treat.

nOte frOm d.C . Five years ago this week, blizzards and floods caused the most widespread natural disaster in Nebraska’s history.

W Since March 4, 1789, our Constitution has defined the powers of our federal government and bound the United States together. Ratified shortly thereafter, as ten amendments to the Constitution in 1791, the Bill of Rights reflects the genius of the American founders to safeguard liberty and guarantee the rights we hold dear as Americans.