Opinion

insights frOm d.C . For Nebraska to thrive, we must care for our families, infrastructure, workforce, and safety.

Dear Editor, With great sadness, I listened to Cherry County Clerk, Brittny Longcor’s resignation at the October 8, Commissioners’ Meeting. I have often commented to her how I am continually amazed at her knowledge, composure, integrity, personal and people skills, and dedication to her job in one so young. I watched her in some difficult situations handle herself with restraint and professionalism.

d.C . by U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts Vice President Kamala Harris has shown us repeatedly that she’s willing to abandon her alleged principles to make her radical agenda more appealing to the American people. It’s misleading and dishonest. Recently, she shared that the latest principle she’s willing to abandon is the U.S. Senate filibuster. By doing so, she would be burning down an American institution to force her radical policies through Congress. It’s a slap in the face to tens of millions of commonsense Americans who will vote for their U.S. Senators. I’m going to fight her efforts with everything I have.

W One year has passed since the tragic massacre of Israelis by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The brutal terror attack took the lives of more than 1,100 civilians and resulted in the capture of 251 hostages, taken by Hamas into Gaza.

Was driving home from a fishing trip the other day when I heard the news – Pete Rose, probably the best hitter in the history of baseball, had died. When I played in high school, I used a “Pete Rose” Louisville Slugger bat.

Nebraska’s rural hospitals are struggling. This summer, I visited several hospitals, clinics, and health centers across the state.

I was recently contacted by a Nebraska resident who complained about my support for the Convention of States (COS) initiative. They argued the process was illegitimate and dangerous and could lead to a run-away convention wiping out our beloved constitution, etc. Over the years I have devoted a number of these weeklies to this topic, so here goes.

d.C . Providing opportunity for our veterans In October 1988, the Cold War was still simmering.

d.C . Standing with Israel This week marks one year since Hamas terrorists unleashed a barbaric, unprovoked attack against Israel.

Hard to imagine, but in our deepred state we now have a competitive race for the U.S. Senate.