The first person I thought when I heard that Prince Philip had died was Elizabeth, a Queen in the greater world but only and always a wife to …
Recently I have been traveling the Good Life. As you might imagine, I always treasure these opportunities to visit with Nebraskans.
What welcome words these were, from a newly elected president: “We’re going to rebuild our infrastructure…our highways bridges, tunnels, airpo…
Tom Wolf, lame-duck governor of Pennsylvania, announced on Twitter that he wanted the commonwealth to legalize pot. His comment was hailed as …
I know I am not the first person to say that the pandemic has changed many things about our daily lives. In some cases, such as mask-wearing a…
If only we had a vaccine that would cure our sick obsession with the Royal Family, I’d be the first to sign up. I’d cut in line for that. If 1…
World Hearing Day is celebrated every March, with this year’s theme, “Hearing Care for All.” Down through Major League Baseball’s rich history…
Since taking office as Governor, property tax relief has been my top priority. That’s because high property taxes continue to be the number o…
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Nebraska is a national leader in the quality of our state highway system. This is no accident—Nebraskans take pride in building high-quality …
NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” returns with a new episode on March 27 and it remains a mystery whether the show will have someone portray Preside…
Death is the one human experience that connects everyone, regardless of color, creed, class or bank account. The inequity comes only in its ma…
Nebraska is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation for military personnel and veterans. We’ve been instituting new policies that…
Did you know that the Air Force is in the weather business? In fact, some of the most advanced weather forecasting equipment in the world belo…
Christmas and New Year’s Day are welcome opportunities to slow down, connect with loved ones, and look forward to 2021. As we approach the ye…
Christmas cheer to you this Holiday season as we enter this special time of year. A season of joy as we celebrate the birth of the Christ chil…
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) recently announced the results of Phase 1 of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) reverse auct…
I’m sure for many of us, the end of this year feels different than most (or any) before it. There’s likely more a sense of relief with the end…
Nebraskans are known for common sense, tenacity and grit. When faced with a major challenge, we don’t panic or abandon core principles and lon…
From buying Christmas gifts for friends and family to taking advantage of Black Friday deals, the holidays are usually the busiest time of the…
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Sometimes the only way out is through. That’s certainly true of the coronavirus pandemic. We can’t stop this virus, but we can slow its spread…
Thanks to COVID-19, U.S.-China relations are probably at their lowest point in half a century. However, most people don’t realize the relation…
This year, Veterans Day will look different without the large school commemorations, parades and social gatherings at local American Legion, V…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs creates a theme for Veterans Day each year. For 2020, the theme is “Vision: Veterans in Focus.” It’s a…
Recently, Gov. Ricketts announced news about the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has been w…
During these challenging times, all Nebraska families, including mine, need access to quality health care, affordable prescription drugs, and …
I’ve noticed, recently, in the paper that I’ve seen a lot of negative letters about Congressman Fortenberry. In particular, they attempt to ca…
