As we conclude the last full week of the second half of the 109th Legislature, the final days of the session are a critical time as we work to finalize the remaining bills that will have lasting impacts on our communities and ensure the policies passed reflect the priorities of Nebraskans. Two measures I introduced […]

Last week, we had a wonderful event in Sidney to announce the next chapter for the community’s iconic Cabela’s campus. The campus, which was purchased last year by 59 Properties, LLC, is now available for lease, and we already have one tenant – the University of Nebraska. It was an honor to join local leaders […]

After tireless efforts by firefighters and emergency personnel, the Morrill Fire is now 100% contained. The dedication and resilience of the crews and volunteers have been remarkable as they have all worked long hours under challenging conditions. These valiant efforts remain ongoing as new wildfires flare up in our district. State and federal support continues […]

In addition to the advancement of several legislative priorities last week, I was able to incorporate and advance two bills that I introduced this session. Thanks to the primary bill sponsors that allowed me to do so, LB 1232, relating to limited landowner mountain lion permits, was amended into Sen. Brandt’s LB 979 on Select […]

The week began with a legislative recess day in observance of Presidents’ Day, traditionally known as George Washington’s birthday. Over time, this holiday has evolved into a celebration honoring all U.S. presidents and recognizing the enduring legacy of American leadership from Washington to the present. On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of speaking at the […]

Supporting rural healthcare, agriculture, and local communities remains a top priority as we continue our work this legislative session. On Feb. 9, I presented LB 1229 to fellow members of the Appropriations Committee. This bill would create the Rural Health Transformation Fund to receive and manage federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]

The Legislature continues to move forward at a strong pace. Speaker Arch recently announced that the body has completed action on all carryover bills and will now shift its focus to priority legislation. The deadline to request Speaker priority bills is Feb. 17. Each session allows for 25 Speaker priority bills, which helps ensure focused […]

Wednesday, Day 10, marked the final day to introduce legislation for the 109th Legislature, 2nd Session. As this is the second year of the 2025–2026 biennium, any bills not resolved during the 2025 session automatically carried over into 2026. Public hearings on introduced legislation began on Tuesday, Jan. 20. In total, 545 legislative bills have […]

The 109th Legislature, second session, officially convened on Jan. 7, marking the beginning of Nebraska’s annual short legislative session. This session is constitutionally limited to 60 working days and is expected to conclude around mid-April. During this time, we work through a fast-paced schedule to introduce new legislation, debate and consider legislation from both the […]

When the Legislature adjourns for the year, the work doesn’t stop. Lawmakers continue studying important issues through a process called an interim study. An Interim Study Resolution authorizes a legislative committee to examine a specific topic during the months between sessions, known as the interim. These studies give senators the opportunity to take a closer […]