This week, we celebrate National School Choice Week. As Senator, common-sense education policy is a top priority.

At 8 a.m. every Wednesday that both chambers of Congress are in session, all five members of Nebraska’s federal delegation gather for a long-standing tradition: the Nebraska Breakfast.

Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversaries. After a year, President Trump and Senate Republicans are getting America back on track.

On Monday, January 19, we pause as a nation to remember and honor the life and legacy of one of America’s most consequential civil rights leaders. A Baptist minister, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of faith who fought for civil rights through nonviolent resistance. He insisted that racial inequality could be confronted not with hatred or violence, but with courage, discipline, and love.

Our feet support us all day, but often get overlooked until they start hurting. When every step hurts, it becomes clear how important our feet are. There can be many causes of foot pain. There are many things that can cause foot pain. A common cause is problems with the arches in the feet.

Many of us have been there before—near the top of a ladder, stretching just a little farther to finish the job. Maybe we are cleaning a gutter, hanging Christmas lights, or rescuing a cat from a tree. There is always the temptation to climb one rung higher to reach that final spot.

The start of a new year invites more than resolutions; it invites reflection. As I look back on 2025, I do so with an eye toward what effective governing should mean at a time when Americans are stretched by costs, uncertainty, and rapid change.

Each year on January 9th, we recognize Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. It’s a time to thank the police officers who keep us safe.

The prestigious Tri Valley Medical Foundation Merle Jane Harpst Awards were presented to one licensed and one non-licensed Tri Valley Health System employee at the Tri Valley Health System Holiday Party held on Saturday, December 6th. The Merle Jane Harpst award was established in 1998 to honor the late Merle Jane Harpst and her 20 plus years as an employee and administrator at Cambridge Memorial Hospital and Tri Valley Health System. The award is organized and presented by the Tri Valley Medical Foundation.

Every New Year, we have the opportunity to reflect on the last year and plan for the future. With family and friends by our side, we enter the New Year with clarity and inspiration.