Opinion

W In Congress, I work every day to make the American Dream more attainable by advancing commonsense policies that strengthen our communities, support working families, and preserve the values that make our nation great. Yet none of the work we do in Washington would matter without the sacrifices made by the brave men and wome n who have defended our country with their lives.

This series is brought to you by the Nebraska Press Association in celebration of the United States 250th birthday, enjoy! For “empire building” countries the name of the game in the 1700’s and early 1800’s was exploration and colonization. France had become one of the most active at both.

d.C . Each Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their life while serving this great nation.

eWs by Senator Tanya Storer Nebraska is finally beginning to receive some long-awaited moisture, providing some relief to dry pastures and fields. While this is good news, these rains do not necessarily signal the end of the state's drought.

Elections often bring surprises, but the upset victory of retired Omaha businessman Scott Petersen in the Republican primary for Secretary of State wasn’t that surprising. Sure, he defeated an incumbent, Lincoln attorney Bob Evnen, who was seeking a third, four-year term.

nOte frOm d.C . Last week, we learned of an incident at Offutt Air Force Base.

W Small businesses are the backbone of our communities and the driving force behind our local economies. They are more than just storefronts and services; they are our neighbors, friends, and the familiar faces you see when you walk down Main Street.

Back in the day, twice each year, a debate would break out at the news bureau where I used to work: “Who is going to write the gas tax story?” It was a story you could write in your sleep. “Nebraska’s variable gas tax is rising/dropping to … blah, blah, blah.” But it was kind of important.

insights frOm d.C . Back in September, I wrote about the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.

Every Nebraska rancher who has moved a herd of cattle across a public highway understands the momentary confusion that can occur when a vehicle crests the hill and there’s brief uncertainty about what may happen next. We live in a world where common sense is simply not as common; more and more drivers have little to no understanding of cattle.