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As November 3 approaches, our mailboxes, televisions, phones, and social media feeds are filling with campaign messages. Unfortunately, far too many focus on attacking opponents rather than explaining what a candidate stands for or hopes to accomplish. Campaigns have never been free from criticism, nor should they be. Voters deserve to know a candidate's record, character, and positions on important issues. But there is a difference between honest debate and political messagi

Last Sunday, an invitation from the White House to deliver the invocation at Monday’s Trump rally was confirmed. It was a humbling and deeply appreciated opportunity to lead thousands of Nebraskans in prayer and, most importantly, to bring glory and honor to God. Those few moments were dedicated to giving thanks for many blessings, asking for divine guidance, and reflecting on the values that unite Americans. There was no way to anticipate how deeply those words would resonat

Consumer fraud is becoming harder to recognize and more costly when it succeeds. Scammers use text messages, emails, social media, fake websites, and increasingly sophisticated technology to make their attempts appear legitimate. A message may appear to come from your bank, a government agency, a delivery company, or even someone you know, warning that an account has been compromised, demanding payment, or claiming that immediate action is required. While the story may change

Recent comments made by candidate Dan Osborn about rural Nebraska have brought renewed attention to something I believe deserves to be addressed: respect. Rural Nebraska is not a punchline, a stereotype, or a simple tag line in a campaign speech. For those of us who call it home, it is a way of life we are proud of. It is the heart of not only Nebraska, but America where the very foundation of any thriving economy begins, agriculture. It is where families have put down roots

As a new school year gets underway across District 43, there is a familiar energy returning to our communities. School buses are back on the roads, Friday nights mean football under the lights, and gymnasiums are filling with families cheering on their volleyball teams. Students are beginning another year of FFA, music, and countless other activities that bring families and neighbors together. These moments remind us that our local schools represent something much bigger than

Last week gave me several reasons to reflect on who we are as Americans, how we respond to tragedy, and what kind of country we want to leave to the next generation. Twenty-five years ago, on September 11th, 2001, our nation experienced an act of evil that changed us forever. It is difficult to believe that a quarter-century has passed. Like so many Americans, I still remember the disbelief, the fear, and the horrifying images that unfolded before us that day. Nearly 3,000 in