Opinion

W Agriculture producers in Nebraska have earned their standing as world leaders in agriculture through their excellence and tradition of respecting the natural resources with which our state is blessed. No one cares more about the land and water of our state than the farmers and ranchers whose livelihoods depend on careful management these resources.

Three proposals to cover the solution looking for a problem -- voter ID -- have proven to be about as confusing as the proponent’s explanation as to why the idea was necessary. After a lot of listening and a bunch of head scratching, I’m still not convinced.

In June of last year, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization case. In this decision the court held there was no constitutionally-protected right to an abortion and the matter was something that should be left up to the States to decide.

W This week the Supreme Court heard arguments on Biden v. Nebraska and U.S.

nOte frOm d.C . It’s been a little over one month since I swore the oath of office to become a United States Senator for the great state of Nebraska.

WashingtOn d.C . Constituents often ask me in person or in their letters what my favorite part of serving as your Senator is.

It has been 35 years since members of the Nebraska Legislature had a pay raise and 17 years since term limits took effect. If lawmakers are wondering why, they simply need to check the actions of some of their colleagues.

In the seven sessions that I have been a senator, 2023 marks the fourth time I have introduced Constitutional Carry. As a freshman in 2017, I introduced a model bill from another state that was not really adopted to Nebraska. We got a Judiciary Committee hearing at the end of March, and the bill went nowhere: No debate, no votes, nothing. That was part of the learning curve for me as a rookie.

nOte frOm One in 12 Nebraskans are employed by the trucking industry, making it the third largest industry in our state. Over three million Americans work as commercial truckers, carrying essential products across our country.

This week I introduced two bills in the Natural Resources Committee. They both deal with “renewable” energy and the duties and responsibilities of our public power utilities.