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How much power is too much?

Capitol V

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

“Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely,” is a proverbial saying reportedly coined by the English nobleman Lord Acton in 1857. How much power should be given to the Executive Branch of Nebraska state government is a topic for discussion by state lawmakers and political observers alike.

Touring Grand Island’s largest employer, Hornady Manufacturing Company

Ews By Senator Tom Brewer

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

I had the privilege to tour the Hornady Manufacturing Company in Grand Island recently. I appreciate Senator Brian Hardin for setting it up, as well to my good friend Steve Hornady and his wonderful staff for opening his business to us.

Biden’s State of the Union

Adrian Smith

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Like many Nebraskans listening to the State of the Union address, I was hoping to hear President Biden correct course on his failed policies weakening border security, perpetuating inflation, and neglecting America’s trade interests. I was disappointed.

Shutting down the far left’s hate

U.s. Senator Pete Ricketts

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

nOte frOm d.C . American ways of life and values are under attack.

Slama bowing out, Chambers launches comeback

Iew By J.l. Schmidt

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

There are a lot of ins and outs in party politics during an election year. Who’s in the race and who’s out? All eyes have been on the Legislature where the big surprise came from Republican Julie Slama – rhymes with drama – announced she wouldn’t seek a second term representing southeast Nebraska’s District One because she was going to take her recently earned law degree another direction.

A solution for faster federal disaster relief

U.s. Senator Deb Fischer

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Last week, natural disaster struck Nebraska. Our dry weather and windy days make us especially vulnerable to disasters like wildfires, as Nebraska farmers and ranchers know all too well. Beginning last Monday, a wildfire blazed across 71,000 acres of land in Custer and Lincoln counties over 24 hours. The fire destroyed several buildings, including primary residences, and forced evacuations in the North Platte area. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but producers and their families are experiencing losses.

Biden’s border failures are costing Americans their lives

U.s. Senator Pete Ricketts

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

nOte frOm d.C . Joe Biden’s open borders policies are the deadliest and most dangerous in American history.

Countering Communist China

Adrian Smith

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

W In December 2023, the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) released a bipartisan report outlining a strategy to combat the CCP’s growing influence around the world. I have been vocal in my support for the committee’s work.

Connecting rural America

U.s. Senator Deb Fischer

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

WashingtOn d.C . In 2024, broadband infrastructure is just as central to life as traditional physical infrastructure.

Public comment on the Habitat Conservation Plan and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the R-Project Powerline Meeting to be held at Broken Bow and North Platte at 1

District 43 N

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Public comment on the Habitat Conservation Plan and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the R-Project Powerline Meeting to be held at Broken Bow and North Platte at 1:00 p.m is unacceptable!