The importance of Agriculture to Nebraska cannot be overstated. The following proves my point.1)
One in four Nebraska jobs are dependent on Agriculture/Agribusiness...
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The traditional two-parent family reaps such significant "social capital" and other benefits to society,
it is essential that State policies not contribute to behaviors that weaken or destroy the family structure.
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Several times throughout my campaign, I have toured the panhandle and the southwestern areas of Nebraska.
There is no question that the management of Nebraska's water is a major concern.
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In looking at the current battles over education and Class I school districts, Nebraska's educational
system is in chaos. The fight for our education system seems focused more on who is getting which
property tax dollars, rather than how Nebraska can provide the best education for our children at the
most efficient cost for property tax payers.
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Tourism in Nebraska is a $2.8 billion dollar industry and is responsible for approximately 43,000 jobs. Each dollar spent by
tourists in Nebraska is re-spent in the state to produce an additional $1.70 in business and income.
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Let me start by saying, I believe our best days are ahead of us. Nebraskans have a work ethic second to
none along with an entrepreneurial drive that sets us apart. And while we possess an independent spirit
and a strong desire to take care of our own families, we also have the compassion to take care of those
in need. As I travel the state I see over and over again, Nebraskans are a good and proud people...
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As I sit at kitchen tables all across the state meeting with folks in coffee shops and discussing the
challenges faced by small business owners, farmers and ranchers, I hear story after story of how
difficult it is to set aside a few dollars after fulfilling those monthly financial obligations...
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