BLUE HILL – Wednesday, Legislative candidate Jon Capps released a first campaign video, “Building What Lasts,” introducing himself to voters across Nebraska’s 38th Legislative District. The video highlights Capps’ military service, business leadership, and commitment to rural revitalization while outlining his priorities of faith, family, and freedom.

My husband Bruce and I raised our family on a cattle ranch near Valentine, Nebraska – a rural community that understands how spotty Wi-Fi makes it difficult to connect with family and friends. In today’s day and age, reliable internet access is no longer optional. But for too many Nebraskans living in rural communities, it’s still out of reach.

The start of the school year brings new routines and scheduling challenges for working parents. Any working parent can attest that school schedules and calendars were not designed with them in mind. Rightfully so, the scheduling priority should be based on the needs of the students and the educational goals of the teachers.

Social Security benefits should be completely tax free. That’s how Social Security was originally intended to function. When I was Governor, we eliminated state income taxes on Social Security benefits. We need to provide this same relief at the federal level. I’m fighting to protect Social Security. I’m fighting to help Nebraskans keep more of their hardearned money in retirement.

By Governor Jim Pillen September 19, 2025 Distracted driving and speeding are endangering and killing Nebraskans. So, here’s a challenge to everyone who gets behind the wheel: Let’s make our roads the safest in America.

Last week, America witnessed the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a young conservative activist, a husband, and a father of two. He inspired thousands of young people. His mission was simple but powerful: to resolve disagreements through robust and substantive discourse. He welcomed challenges, inviting those who opposed him to debate and engage in open dialogue.

I had a friend in high school who was generally considered a bit odd. He didn’t dress quite right, never knew how to “read the room,” and often talked far too long and in far to much detail about computers— at a time when very few households even had one.

While I was voting in Washington this week, my staff had the privilege of attending Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island — an annual event that, for more than 40 years, has been a centerpiece for Nebraska agriculture. Known as the world’s largest totally irrigated working farm show, it brings together farmers, ranchers, and industry leaders from across the globe.

Nebraska is the best place in the world to live. But for too many Nebraskans, red tape and regulations can make it hard to find affordable housing.

On September 10th, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated. He was known for his creation and leadership of Turning Point USA, a grassroots campus focused organization aimed at providing an alternative message to our Nation’s young adults- a message that undoubtedly contributed to a surge in young voters choosing President Trump in the 2024 election.