Stress surrounds us every day. We experience it in our personal lives, at work, in our relationships, and through the constant stream of information from the news and social media.

Two hundred and fifty years ago, on July 4, 1776, our nation’s founding fathers gathered to proclaim their independence from Great Britain. This act of rebellion led to the formation of the country we now know and love.

There is a common saying in public health: “Everything is public health.” That is because public health touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives. It is the clean water we drink, the air we breathe, the safety of the food we eat and the environments where we live, work, learn and play.

Our country was founded on the belief that all Americans have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These building blocks make the American Dream possible. We live in a nation of opportunity. A nation that enables kids to have it better than their parents.

After a natural disaster strikes, every day counts. Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers know this well. This spring and summer, Nebraska has been hit by some of the worst wildfires in state history. More than 800,000 acres burned, destroying pastureland, fences, and other farm and ranch infrastructure.

I’m tired. I realize that nobody wants to hear it.

Nebraska is the best place in the world to live. Earlier this year, U.S.

This week, I write to you with some good news for Nebraska’s airports – investments that matter for our economy, our communities, and our national security.

Caregivers of people with dementia are often tasked with keeping their loved ones safe at home. Unpaid family members or friends, referred to as care partners or caregivers, dedicate significant time and resources to assist the person with dementia as their needs intensify.

You don’t even have to know me to know that I’m a sports nut. I love almost everything - football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, golf, baseball, softball, hockey. Now there isn’t enough time in the world to consume everything, but I can be entertained by any of the above.