Sen. Krist ready to soar to new heights
When Sen. Bob Krist, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, needs to relax, he heads for the sky.
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Sen. Council energized by challenges
When Sen. Brenda Council returns to her Omaha home after a long day at the Capitol, she can always count on her dog Boo Boo to welcome her.
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Price reports for duty at the Capitol
A woodworker, one-time professional actor and current state senator, Sen. Scott Price can wear many hats, but the Legislature’s representative from District 3 is a military man at heart.
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Sen. Janssen builds on personal history of public service
Sen. Charlie Janssen has paid attention to public policy issues for as long as he can remember.
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Sen. Hadley travels full circle
Although he is a freshman senator, the halls of the State Capitol building are a familiar sight to Sen. Galen Hadley.
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Schilz transitions from outdoorsman to senator
From herding cattle to finding consensus, Sen. Ken Schilz has seamlessly transitioned from work in “Cowboy Capital” Ogallala to the Nebraska State Capitol.
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Sen. Haar blazes a trail in public service
You might not recognize Sen. Ken Haar if you run into him in the woods.
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Sen. Sullivan brings strong western ties to Unicameral
Home is never far from Sen. Kate Sullivan’s thoughts.
“I love the Sandhills,” she said. “I love the wide open spaces.”
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McCoy sees Legislature as opportunity for leadership
“Leadership is part and parcel of everything we do here on a daily basis.”
Sen. Beau McCoy recognizes leadership when he sees it. He has a degree in the subject and 10 years’ experience owning and running small businesses.
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Relationship building key for Nordquist
Among the current events titles and political biographies lining his bookshelf, Sen. Jeremy Nordquist calls “Master of the Senate” one of his favorites. An account of former President Lyndon Johnson’s time in the U.S. Senate, the book is a blueprint for how LBJ interacted with his colleagues to pass legislation.
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Sen. Mello brings youthful perspective to the Legislature
Sen. Heath Mello describes himself as a scrappy basketball player. The kind of player who hustles, works hard to learn the fundamentals, stays late at practice and goes the extra mile. It’s not just about natural ability, Mello said; it’s about dedication and heart.
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Sen. Coash revs up for the Unicameral
This senator’s early love of cars was the key to his first involvement with the Legislature. Thirteen-year-old Bassett native and future state Sen. Colby Coash took a job at a local restaurant.
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Constituents bank on Sen. Utter
Some might call it being focused; others might call it being rooted in what you know. Whatever one calls it, Sen. Dennis Utter is pleased to say that he has had only three jobs since finishing college, all in banking. His most recent was with the Adams County Bank in Kenesaw, from which he is semi-retired.
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Sen. Campbell’s varied interests reflected in Legislature
It all began with children’s issues, she said.
Sen. Kathy Campbell’s political involvement started with a role in the implementation of the statewide child abuse hotline in the 1980s. Prior to the passage of that bill, she said, reports of abuse could be made only to police.
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Sen. Cook returns to Capitol in new role
After college, Sen. Tanya Cook did what many young people do – she moved with friends to the big city to make her mark. New York City, to be exact.
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