Opinion

This month I had plans to spend the August district work period connecting with folks in the Third District to hear their concerns and discuss the challenges Nebraskans face. Being called back to Washington for a vote on an ill-conceived, dead-end tax-and-spend package was not on my agenda.

We’re successfully growing Nebraska and creating jobs here in the Good Life. Nebraska had the nation’s lowest average unemployment rate in 2020 and 2021, and we do again so far in 2022. In fact, we currently have the lowest unemployment rate in state history at 1.9 percent. As of Sunday, August 14, the State’s job website (NEworks. nebraska.gov) listed 51,835 available openings.

A gut-wrenching, confidence shattering crime happened in Laurel, one of many Nebraska communities of about 1,000 population where people are accustomed to leaving their doors unlocked and keys in the ignition.

Since 2019, almost $30 million has been spent on grants and other business incentives to improve broadband internet access in rural Nebraska.Over60differentprojects brought broadband internet to over 17,000 rural Nebraska households in 2019. LB388 was passed in 2021.

Nebraska is experiencing terrific growth. We’ve seen big success creating jobs, cutting taxes, and attracting investment to our state.

by Adrian Smith A recession is the worst time to raise taxes, yet here we are again – fighting against a tax-and-spend agenda. Last week, new government data shows what American families have been feeling for months now; we are officially in a recession.

nOte frOm d.C . In March 2021, Democrats unilaterally passed a massive $1.9 trillion spending bill.

Nebraska values. With the help of concerned Nebraskans, I am optimistic that we will be able to get some conservative points on the board when the Unicameral returns in January.

WashingtOn d.C . If you or a loved one has traveled recently, you’ve likely experienced flight delays or cancellations.

g OVernOr We’re less than a month away from our state’s biggest annual celebration—the Nebraska State Fair. From August 26 through September 5, Nebraskans from across the state will gather to share all that Nebraska agriculture has to offer.