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Fairness for our railroaders

WashingtOn d.C . Everyone hears about the controversial fights in Washington, but they don’t always know the untold stories of true legislating.

How much power is too much?

“Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely,” is a proverbial saying reportedly coined by the English nobleman Lord Acton in 1857. How much power should be given to the Executive Branch of Nebraska state government is a topic for discussion by state lawmakers and political observers alike.

Biden’s State of the Union

Like many Nebraskans listening to the State of the Union address, I was hoping to hear President Biden correct course on his failed policies weakening border security, perpetuating inflation, and neglecting America’s trade interests. I was disappointed.

Slama bowing out, Chambers launches comeback

There are a lot of ins and outs in party politics during an election year. Who’s in the race and who’s out? All eyes have been on the Legislature where the big surprise came from Republican Julie Slama – rhymes with drama – announced she wouldn’t seek a second term representing southeast Nebraska’s District One because she was going to take her recently earned law degree another direction.

A solution for faster federal disaster relief

Last week, natural disaster struck Nebraska. Our dry weather and windy days make us especially vulnerable to disasters like wildfires, as Nebraska farmers and ranchers know all too well. Beginning last Monday, a wildfire blazed across 71,000 acres of land in Custer and Lincoln counties over 24 hours. The fire destroyed several buildings, including primary residences, and forced evacuations in the North Platte area. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but producers and their families are experiencing losses.

Countering Communist China

W In December 2023, the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) released a bipartisan report outlining a strategy to combat the CCP’s growing influence around the world. I have been vocal in my support for the committee’s work.

Connecting rural America

WashingtOn d.C . In 2024, broadband infrastructure is just as central to life as traditional physical infrastructure.