Opinion

Where is the Governor and what is he doing? We probably shouldn’t be surprised that stealth candidate Jim Pillen who refused to debate and was elected Governor anyway hasn’t been releasing information about his public schedule. No schedules, nor press releases, little or no comment about issues.

WashingtOn d.C . Those of us from rural Nebraska know there can be challenges when the closest urban center is hours away.

nOte frOm d.C . This week, I gave my U.S.

The ongoing filibuster of every single bill in the First Session of the 108th Legislature is becoming a serious problem. We have important business the people of Nebraska expect us to accomplish. Our constitution requires us to pass a balanced budget during this session, and a voter ID law.

W Over the past two years, consumers everywhere have felt the consequences of stifled energy production and dependence on foreign energy sources. From day one of the Biden administration, the president’s misguided energy policies have caused skyrocketing energy prices.

WashingtOn d.C . Four years ago this month, our home of Nebraska experienced a uniquely challenging natural disaster.

Elementary and secondary education has earned a spotlight nationwide, especially after schools went online during the pandemic. The unique setting provided parents a firsthand look at what goes on inside classrooms. Many didn’t like what they found and demanded greater involvement in determining their children’s educational content and experiences. While the solution isn’t about public vs. private schools, in the debates we saw spring up in countless school board meetings across the country, the message from parents across America has been clear: No one is more invested in students’ success than their own parents.

by U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts Recently, Senator Fischer and I returned from an oversight visit of the southern border.

This is the second weekly column I’ve written concerning the on-going filibuster we are having in the legislature. I wanted to explain to Nebraskans why this is happening and what should be done about it.

Just one more term. Yes, lawmakers are once again considering giving themselves 12 years instead of eight to figure out how things work and try to do something for their constituents.