My second week back home in the ‘Good Life’ was a literal breath of fresh air. Traveling to the panhandle, I met with Nebraskans in childcare centers, local businesses, and community discussions.

Rural communities are the heart and soul of Nebraska. Their health care needs are unique and require tailored solutions. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) puts rural patients front and center. It brings care, stability, and reform where it’s needed most.

As the school year kicks off, it’s a good time to tell Nebraska’s teachers thank you. They are difference makers, and the men and women who lead our classrooms are some of the biggest mentors and role models our kids will have in their lives.

In our research and clinical practice experiences, a common theme emerges from people living with pelvic floor issues -- “I wish someone had told me about this sooner.”

The news came fast early this week about the inmates at McCook’s Work Ethic Camp being moved to make way for an ICE Detention Facility.

Stepping off the plane at Eppley Airfield for our month-long state work period was a much-needed return to the heartbeat of those I represent in U.S. Senate.

It is that time of year again when kids have returned to school, the excitement of the first days is starting to wear off, and families are adjusting to their new schedules.

Rural communities are the heart and soul of Nebraska. Their health care needs are unique and require tailored solutions. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) puts rural patients front and center. It brings care, stability, and reform where it’s needed most.

As the Chair of the Legislature’s Education Committee, I have the privilege of meeting many of our State’s great educators.

By Matt Dewald, PT, DPT You’ve likely heard -- maybe even from a medical professional -- that “running is bad for your knees.”