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Fixing our broken passport system

Providing oversight of the federal government is a critical part of my job as a United States Senator. From pushing back on illegal new mandates to fighting wasteful spending, there is a lot of important work to do. And while the Biden administration is failing on many policy matters, it’s also failing its responsibility to provide basic constituent services like passports in a reasonable time – and Americans are paying the price.

Supporting law enforcement

W Protecting and serving the public by enforcing our laws is a fundamental duty of American government. The post-pandemic rise in rates of violent crime in our nation has called attention to this responsibility and the important role law enforcement officers play in fulfilling it.

Intern Appreciation Day

nOte frOm d.C . This past Thursday was Intern Appreciation Day, a special opportunity to thank the young people who spend their time supporting my work in our Washington, Lincoln, and Omaha offices.

School choice doesn’t take funds away from public schools

Recently someone said to me, “Why do you care about the petition referendum to repeal the school choice bill? You don’t have very many private schools in your big rural district!” The answer has two parts. First, I believe the parents of all the school children in Nebraska deserve the same access to the very best education options for their children.

Standing up for Second

W Defending our constitutional rights is our fundamental duty and special privilege as Americans. The north entrance of Nebraska’s State Capitol Building is engraved with words coined by philosopher and Capitol thematic consultant Hartley Burr Alexander, “The Salvation of the State is Watchfulness in the Citizen.” Vigilance to secure our rights is no more important for any other right than it is for our Second Amendment.

The petition process is alive and well in Nebraska

Grassroots government is thriving in Nebraska. There are eight petitions circulating with hopes of making the 2024 General Election ballot, according to Secretary of State Bob Evnen.

Next step for all Americans

WashingtOn d.C . One of the things I am most proud of from my time as Governor was how we improved services.