Representing You

Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

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It’s a Priority

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
This session of the Legislature saw the introduction of more than 800 bills. While not quite a record for the number of bills introduced, it was pretty close. I was on the low end among my colleagues, having only introduced 8 bills myself. I designated LB584 as my priority bill for this session.
Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News

Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News

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Fighting Maternal Mortality

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Those of us from rural Nebraska know there can be challenges when the closest urban center is hours away. When we need specialized medical care, this distance can be even more daunting. Medical care is essential for people in many stages of life, including expectant mothers.
Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

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Session Continues

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Last week the Legislature completed the initial round of debate and consideration of LB753, the Opportunity Scholarship Act.
Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

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Gun Debate Continues

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Last week the Unicameral held the first round of debate on LB77, a bill that would allow Nebraskans to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 opinion in New York State Pistol and Rifle Association v.
Adrian Smith represents the third district of Nebraska in Congress. Read his column from time to time in the Polk County News.

Adrian Smith represents the third district of Nebraska in Congress. Read his column from time to time in the Polk County News.

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Taking a Stand for Rural America

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Agriculture producers in Nebraska have earned their standing as world leaders in agriculture through their excellence and tradition of respecting the natural resources with which our state is blessed.
Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News

Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News

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A New Kind of Agriculture

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
My colleagues and I on the Senate Agriculture Committee have already begun working on the 2023 Farm Bill, a package of critical agriculture legislation passed only once every five years.
Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

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You’re the Second House

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Each year March heralds the coming of spring, which means the Nebraska State Basketball Tournaments and March Madness are just around the corner.All these wonderful events bring participation from Nebraskans across our great state. March also coincides with a lot of activity in the Unicameral.
Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News.

Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News.

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My Time at Our Southern Border

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
This weekend, I had the opportunity to visit our southern border and see firsthand the chaos occurring there. Our trip to the Rio Grande Valley reaffirmed that what is going on at our border is nothing short of a national security crisis.
Pete Ricketts represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read his column each week in the Polk County News.

Pete Ricketts represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read his column each week in the Polk County News.

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I’m Honored to Serve Nebraskans

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
It’s been a little over one month since I swore the oath of office to become a United States Senator for the great state of Nebraska. My primary mission is simple: to advance Nebraska’s interests and bring commonsense, conservative values to Washington.
DEB FISCHER

DEB FISCHER

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The Highlight of My Job

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Constituents often ask me in person or in their letters what my favorite part of serving as your Senator is. I always give the same answer: returning to Nebraska and hearing directly from you, my fellow Nebraskans. That is what I did this past week while the Senate was in recess.