Columns

Four years ago, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution promising a "Green New Deal." At the time, it seemed more like a fringe dream from a far-left socialist than something that would ever happen. 

But that dream is quickly becoming a reality. 

December of this year will mark the 50^th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). For most Americans, this anniversary may come and go unnoticed.

Agriculture isn’t just Nebraska’s number one economic driver — it’s the heart of who we are and what we do in the 1st Congressional District. This year, Congress will begin what has become a five-year ritual in Washington: writing and passing the Farm Bill.

An opportunity to shape our future and recalibrate our resolve lies ahead for Lincoln and the entire state. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) has a generational decision in its sights as it prepares to conduct a search for its next chancellor.

The National Guard is celebrating its 386^th birthday this month. Their role has often been under the radar, but increasingly they have stepped up to serve in critical missions that have impacted even our day-to-day lives here in Nebraska.

It’s the time of the year when families are gathering to celebrate and give thanks.

If you watch TV, listen to the radio, or open a newspaper these days, the headlines have become very grim: Rising inflation. Increased mortgage rates. The stock market is plunging. But you don’t have to tune into the media to know this – we are all living it.