Opinion

WashingtOn d.C . The federal government is currently shut down.

insights frOm d.C . Another shutdown has hit Washington, and Nebraskans are right to shake their heads.

With all that is going on in the world, ranging from ongoing conflict in the Middle East, an impasse in Congress resulting in a Government Shutdown, the plethora of “pink postcards” received by taxpayers across the State, as a result of locally increased property taxes and numerous other challenges, there is no shortage of topics to discuss. It seems that the list of conflicts is endless. I am going to take a bit of personal privilege this week and talk about something entirely different.

It is a profound privilege to represent the people of the Third District. I never take for granted the opportunity to take your ideas to Washington and work together to create solutions. It can be easy to merely talk about the many challenges we face, but taking the time to formulate and focus on solutions is what yields results, though it requires more effort.

My husband Bruce and I raised our family on a cattle ranch near Valentine, NE – a rural community that understands how spotty Wi-Fi makes it difficult to connect with family and friends. In today’s day and age, reliable internet access is no longer optional. But for too many Nebraskans living in rural communities, it’s still out of reach.

Lincoln, NE — On September 27, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Highway Safety Office – in collaboration with the Pillen administration, Lincoln Fire Department, and Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department – celebrated National Seat Check Saturday.

“You should be allowed to say outrageous things.” “There’s ugly speech. There’s gross speech.

One way we can support the Good Life is by supporting rural healthcare. I am working with Senate Republicans and President Trump to strengthen healthcare and support rural communities.

With Constitution Day having been observed on September 17, I want to take a moment to reflect on the U.S. Constitution, the foundation to our freedom, signed in 1787. Crafted during the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, it laid the groundwork for the nation’s government, establishing a framework that balances power between the federal government and the states, as well as the three separate branches of government and safeguarding individual liberties.

WashingtOn d.C . Last week, America witnessed the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk.