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Second verse, same as the first - more budget cuts needed

Ebraska By Paul Hammel

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Reporters take a lot of notes, and as I recall, the notes I took during 2023 when the state approved dramatic cuts in state income taxes had supporters saying: “don’t worry, if the state gets into financial straits, it could pause the cuts.”

Traveling Nebraska

U.s. Senator Pete Ricketts

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

nOte frOm d.C . The last two weeks I have been traveling across Nebraska.

Making the Good Life even better

U.s. Senator Deb Fischer

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

insights frOm d.C . Last week, I spent the Senate’s July state work period on the ground in the Good Life listening to my fellow Nebraskans and learning new ways I can advocate for them in Washington.

Back to the Good Life

Adrian Smith

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

W When I am not fighting for Nebraskans in Washington, I am back home meeting with constituents across Nebraska's Third District. From Kimball to Auburn, Valentine to Superior, and everywhere in between, the conversations I have with Nebraskans help shape my work in Congress.

Celebrating America’s 250th birthday

U.s. Senator Deb Fischer

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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.

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

U.s. Senator Pete Ricketts

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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

Grumpy ticket holder decries big money in college sports

Ebraska By Paul Hammel

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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

Reflecting on the principles that built our nation

Ews By Senator Tanya Storer

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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.

Gov. Pillen: New report indicates Why Nebraska Is Open For Business

News Staff

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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.

Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness

Adrian Smith

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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.

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