Opinion

insights frOm d.C . Two hundred and fifty years ago, on July 4, 1776, our nation’s founding fathers gathered to proclaim their independence from Great Britain.

nOte frOm d.C . Happy 4th of July, Nebraskans! This Independence Day is special.

For nearly 30 years, I’ve been a season ticket holder for Nebraska volleyball matches. I also used to cover the sport.

As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this Fourth of July, let’s take this opportunity to reflect on the principles that shaped our nation and the responsibility we all share in preserving them.

LINCOLN, NE – A new report gives clear indication as to why Nebraska is “open for business.” Nebraska’s economic vitality is in the top tier of states, based on the Index of State Economic Momentum.

W As we celebrate Independence Day, our nation stands on the doorstep of an extraordinary milestone. On July 4, 2026, Americans marked 250 years since the birth of the United States—the greatest experiment in self-governance the world has ever known.

Back in the day, reporters used to be able to hitch a ride with the governor or National Guard to the site of a disastrous tornado or flood. One of those trips involved a flight to Coleridge, in northeast Nebraska, after a tornado had destroyed two farm homes and damaged several residences on the north edge of the town.

insights frOm d.C . This week, I write to you with some good news for Nebraska's airports – investments that matter for our economy, our communities, and our national security.

W There is nothing quite like summer in Nebraska. Long days in the hayfields give way to evenings at the ballpark with family and friends.

s Images can say so much more than words - but words can help frame the images, if they’re chosen carefully. Still, words rarely change the meaning - and the meaning of the above image should be fairly clear - though there will be a few more cartoons added here that haven’t been published yet.