Opinion

WashingtOn d.C . As Nebraskans, we’re blessed to live in the greatest state in the greatest country in the history of the world.

WashingtOn d.C . Last week was Small Business Saturday — a day that has grown into a major part of the holiday season and an important boost for Main Street.

g OvernOr Jim Pillen Governor Jim Pillen shared his Thanksgiving message with all Nebraskans. “Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our many blessings and to gather with those who are nearest and dearest to our hearts.

I like to drive, and Nebraska gives you plenty of opportunities. The state’s best road trip might be up the old Oregon Trail, past Chimney Rock to Scotts Bluff.

As Thanksgiving approaches, let us pause from all the chaos to embrace the spirit of thankfulness, a cornerstone of our faith, our communities, and our nation. I encourage you to put down the phone, shut off the devices and be intentional in embracing not only family and tradition but also reflect on the hard-won freedoms we enjoy.

WashingtOn d.C . When I was Governor, we focused on providing great services to Nebraskans.

W While we have successfully enacted major legislation this year to protect our borders, cut taxes for families, and restore faith in government this year, opportunities abound for further progress to improve the lives of Nebraska families. Nowhere is that more clear than in the House Ways and Means Committee, where I serve.

There’s an old saying about government – “it’s not that ‘what is said isn’t so,’ it’s what is so isn’t said.” So that means that someone – maybe a state auditor, maybe a whistleblower, but often a news reporter – needs to dig in and find out what is really happening with our tax dollars and state policies. That’s why it was so disgusting to read recently about our “Secretary of War’s” crackdown on access by reporters to the Pentagon.

WashingtOn d.C . Next week, Americans across the country will gather around their dining tables with family and loved ones to pause, reflect, and give thanks.

W As we do every November 11, America paused to remember the brave men and women who have put their lives on the line to defend liberty and opportunity for their neighbors at home and friends of freedom around the world. The following day, the House of Representatives approved the Senate-passed agreement which will reopen the federal government through the end of January.