In 1952, President Harry Truman formally recognized and proclaimed a National Day of Prayer.

When was the last time you thought about your neck? It’s easy to overlook, but your neck is a remarkably busy place. It houses the spinal cord, carrying signals between your brain and the rest of your body. It allows food to travel from your mouth to your stomach. It delivers blood to your brain.

As I’m sitting here through the annual athletic and academic awards night ceremony at my children’s school, it got me feeling nostalgic. Nearly 16 years ago, my wife and I took a small leap and moved our family from Lincoln to Cambridge. First, the move happened because of a job opportunity.

Back in September, I wrote about the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. In the aftermath, I asked my fellow Nebraskans and Americans to settle our arguments the right way — by talking, not by picking up a weapon.

Last week, we learned of an incident at Offutt Air Force Base. A Chinese national was arrested and charged with illegally photographing the military installation. He photographed sensitive aircraft like the RC-135 and E-4B. This action puts Nebraska airmen and national security at risk.

Most holidays commemorate a piece of history. We often remember a winning battle, the birth of a consequential leader, or the founding of a nation. But on the last Friday of April, we look to the future with hope and action.

We’re one week past Tax Day and Nebraskans are seeing benefits from the Working Families Tax Cuts. I’ve said before that this is a generational bill. And we are seeing how impactful it is. This historic tax relief will continue to support Nebraskans and put more money in their pockets.

On April 17, the Legislature adjourned its 60-day session. The primary focus this year centered around balancing the state budget. When the session began, we faced a budget shortfall of over $600 million. The budget deficit was largely caused by tax reductions in the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Anesthesiology is the branch of medicine committed to pain relief and patient care before, during, and after surgery and other procedures. It has origins in ancient times but made large advances in the last two centuries.

While serving as Nebraska’s senior U.S. Senator, there are moments that remind me of how special Nebraskans are. Last week was one of them.