Opinion

WashingtOn d.C . A nation is only as secure as its borders.

W Spanning our state - Missouri River to panhandle - Nebraska’s Third District has been blessed with a breadth of natural resources. Although much of our state is naturally arid, generations of hard work, determination, and feats of engineering have maximized our resources to provide for local needs, feed the world, and minimize flooding risks.

If you’re like me, you probably have tuned in the latest, excellent documentary by Ken Burns, The American Revolution. If there was only one reason to donate to public television, it would be to help Burns produce more historical documentaries like The American Revolution, and those on the Civil War, baseball and country music.

d.C . Most of us don’t think twice about the networks that connect our phones, schools, or workplaces.

eWs by Senator Tanya Storer On November 7, I joined Senators Bob Andersen, Jared Storm, and Paul Strommen in a pledge to Nebraska taxpayers that we will not support any tax increase(s) that will grow the overall tax burden on Nebraskans. Any proposed tax/fee increase or expansion absolutely must provide for a dollar for dollar decrease in another current tax burden, guaranteeing that we hold the line.

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.