On the Road: Listening, Learning, and Leading for Nebraska

When Congress is not in session, I am meeting with constituents across the Third District. I always enjoy visiting communities and meeting with Nebraskans where they are, on the front lines of our economy. I take what I learn in these conversations back to Washington and use those insights to guide my work. 
 

During my most recent travels, I enjoyed connecting with Nebraskans in several of the 80 counties across Nebraska’s Third District. While each stop was different, they all shared a common thread of strong work ethic, deep-rooted values, and the sense of community that defines our state.  

At the Thermo King facility in Hastings, I saw firsthand how they create systems that enable America’s truckers to safely transport food and other perishable items across the nation. With nearly 10% of our state’s workforce involved in manufacturing, companies like Thermo King are an essential part of our economic success. 
 

Since so many of Third District residents live, work, and raise families in rural communities, I understand how important it is for these areas to grow. That is why conversations like the one I had with the Economic Development Board in Cambridge are so important. Nebraska’s Third District is the best place to grow up, and it’s important to ensure rural communities can adapt and thrive so the next generation returns home. 
 

Part of a thriving community is access to quality healthcare something every Nebraskans deserves regardless of their ZIP code. Conversations like the one I had with Kearney County Health Services in Minden are essential to ensuring providers have the tools and resources they need to succeed. I was proud to support the Working Families Tax Cuts, which provided over $218 million for Nebraska’s rural healthcare system, and I will continue working to ensure these funds are fully utilized. 
 

With a background in education, I always value the opportunity to speak with Nebraska’s brightest students. Students like those at Medicine Valley High School, where recently, I had the opportunity to learn about the issues that matter most to our state’s next generation of leaders. 
 

Agriculture is the economic engine of our state and Blackshirt Feeders will only strengthen this industry. I enjoyed visiting the project to learn about their plans for expansion, the jobs it will bring to the community, and how they are utilizing innovation to be responsible stewards of the land.  
 

Hearing from you, emboldens my voice in Washington. From strengthening rural healthcare to supporting agriculture and economic growth, I will continue working to deliver real results to make the Good Life even better.