Senator Paul Strommen

05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy each day. May we never forget their courage, their devotion, and the families who continue to carry their memory forward.

05/15/2026

First in the country rural broadband high speed connection right here in Keith County. Thank you Gov. Pillen for securing funds to make this a possibility. Thank you Ariellle Roth, U.S Commerce Dept. Assistant Secretary and NTIA Administrator, for make the trip from D.C. to visit and spend time in western Nebraska.

05/14/2026

Thank you to our National Delegates, Senator Ricketts, Senator Fischer and Congressman Smith for helping open up these grazing permits in response to the wildfires.

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05/07/2026

It’s important that we recognize the accomplishments of these students, teachers and parents for their hard work and the time spent pursuing this achievement.

05/04/2026

Thank you Darlene Starman for alerting me to this relief fund available to those that have been affected by the wild fires.

🔥 FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR MARCH 2026 NERBASKA WILDFIRE VICTIMS!

Were you or someone you know affected by the March 2026 wildfires in Nebraska? If so, we have funding available to help those in need. To qualify, please apply by July 8th, 2026.

➡️ Apply now! https://business.nebraskarealtors.com/ap/Form/Fill/rAB9VFyp

Nebraska REALTORS® Association (NRA) through our 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Home Buyers Assistance Foundation (HBAF), requested and received $12,000.00 of assistance from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) REALTOR® Relief Foundation (RRF) to provide up to $1,000.00 of assistance to victims of the March 2026 Wildfires.

Assistance is available to qualified applicants towards one of the following options: (1) Monthly mortgage expense for the primary residence that was damaged by the March 2026 wildfires, or (2) Rental cost due to displacement from the primary residence resulting from the March 2026 wildfires, or (3) Hotel reimbursement due to displacement, including mandatory evacuation, from the primary residence resulting from the March 2026 wildfires. Relief assistance is limited to a maximum of $1,000.00 per household.

Applications must be received by before July 8th, 2026 to qualify. Please note this assistance is for housing relief only; other expenses including second mortgages (home equity lines or loans), clothing, appliances, equipment, vehicle purchase, rental or repair and or mileage, fencing, livestock, and buildings not attached to the primary residents are ineligible for reimbursement under this program.

04/16/2026

I presented the Garden County High School football team with a proclamation congratulating them on their State Championship this year. An extremely positive story in the wake of this last month. Great kids, coaches, teachers and community.

04/09/2026

The University of Nebraska will strengthen its Panhandle presence, leasing part into the former Cabela's campus in Sidney.

04/02/2026

As per the NCN press release:

A Win for the Nebraska Brand Committee and
Nebraska’s Cattle Industry

Lincoln, Nebraska – April 2, 2026 –

Senator Barry DeKay’s Legislative Bill 1187, known as the
“brand bill,” advanced successfully through first-round debate on the floor of the Nebraska Legislature yesterday after a compromise amendment preserved the integrity of the state’s livestock brand inspection system.

The committee amendment (AM 2886) initially proposed exemptions for certain industry segments from inspections and audits while restructuring the makeup of the Nebraska Brand
Committee (NBC) board. Senators Tanya Storer, Mike Jacobson, and Paul Strommen opposed the amendment, citing concerns that it would significantly weaken the valuable inspection system. This system provides critical proof of ownership and protects Nebraska’s cattle — the state’s most valuable fluid cash commodity — from fraud and theft.

On Tuesday evening, Senator Mike Jacobson introduced AM 3037, which reinstated all industry segments under the system, subjecting them to either audits or inspections. The amendment also
maintained an acceptable balance of representation on the Nebraska Brand Committee and established a fee structure to ensure adequate funding for the NBC’s ongoing operations.
Senators Storer and Strommen supported AM 3037.

“The Nebraska Brand Committee remains intact and properly funded, which is something we would not compromise on,” said Senator Storer.

LB 1187 will next be heard on Select File next week.

04/02/2026

Breakdown of the Brand bill.

03/30/2026

I met with County officials from all of those affected by the fires as well as Sherry Vinton from Dept. of Ag, Kim Borer from FSA and Jon Cannon with NACO to discuss all of the programs available to land owners and counties in the wake of this disaster. Thank you everyone for your input and discussion and we will be working to get all your concerns addressed.