Opinion

The Nebraska Capitol grows quiet as Christmas nears. The bustling of the hallways winds down, committee rooms remain dark and lawmakers return home. This valuable pause allows us all to reflect, prepare, and renew our purpose and offers a chance to step away from public life and refocus on core values that define our “why.” Things like faith, family and community, reminding us that Nebraska's strength is found in its people, not buildings or schedules.

No matter your opinion of immigrants, I think we can agree on one thing – having a federal detention center in Nebraska is not a good look for our state. The opening of the Cornhusker Clink illustrates that Nebraska is in full-throated agreement with the roundup and deportation of those who came to our country in search of a better life but in violation of immigration rules.

Letter to the Editor ~ December 18, 2025 I’m not sure if this would be worth making news, but worth a shot. I would shout to the world if possible! On December 13, 2025, I was blessed with the best Christmas gift one can only imagine! I, and three others, had the privilege of not only turning our lives over to follow Jesus, but also getting baptized in Cherry County Jail.

Dear Editor: I have attempted to live-animal trap cats who live on my block to have them neutered or spayed with basic shots. Many of them will not take a chance on entering a trap. One such female cat did enter, and I had her spayed with basic shots Her name was “Teenager,” and she died this week from poisoning. Poisoning is a cruel and mean act.

W In contrast to the previous four years, trade has been at the forefront since January, and the pace has not slowed as we reach yearend. In recent weeks the administration has begun the mandatory six-year review of the U.S-Canada- Mexico Agreement, announced trade deals and frameworks with several Latin American and Asian partners, updated the Agreement on Trade and Agricultural Products with Israel, and inked a major agreement with People’s Republic of China which eases tensions and resumes Chinese purchases of U.S.

So much for cutting federal spending. Just recently, President Trump announced a new $12 billion payout to American farmers.

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With the next legislative session rapidly approaching, we have been tirelessly working on the agenda for 2026 and my focus includes continued work to keep our communities safe for families and protect individual rights, foundational to our constitutional freedoms.